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U+223A · Mathematical Operators

Geometric Proportion ∺

Geometric Proportion is the Unicode character U+223A (official name “GEOMETRIC PROPORTION”) from the Mathematical Operators block. It belongs to SymbolHero’s math symbols collection. Copy it with the button, or use the codes and keyboard methods below to type it yourself.

UnicodeU+223A
HTML∺
∺U+223A

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+223A
Decimal8762
HTML named entity∺
HTML (hex)∺
HTML (decimal)∺
CSS\223A
JavaScript\u223A
Python\u223A
UTF-8 bytesE2 88 BA
UTF-16223A
URL-encoded%E2%88%BA

Character details

Official nameGEOMETRIC PROPORTION
Unicode blockMathematical Operators
General categoryMath Symbol (Sm)
SymbolHero categoryMath Symbols
EmojiNo

How to type ∺

Windows

  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 223A then press Alt + X.
  • Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “geometric proportion”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

  • Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “geometric proportion”, and double-click the result.
  • With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 223A.

iPhone & Android

  • Tap Copy at the top of this page, then long-press where you want it and choose Paste.

Docs & web

  • Google Docs: Insert → Special characters, then search “geometric proportion” or enter U+223A.
  • HTML: ∺ or ∺
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(8762)

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Questions

What is the Unicode for ∺?

It is U+223A (GEOMETRIC PROPORTION), decimal 8762.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 223A then Alt+X, or copy it from this page.

How do I type it on a Mac?

There is no built-in Option shortcut. Use the Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space) and search “geometric proportion”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code?

Use the named entity ∺ or the numeric reference ∺.