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U+22A3 · Mathematical Operators

Left Tack

Left Tack is the Unicode character U+22A3 (official name “LEFT TACK”) 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+22A3
HTML⊣
U+22A3

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+22A3
Decimal8867
HTML named entity⊣
HTML (hex)
HTML (decimal)
CSS\22A3
JavaScript\u22A3
Python\u22A3
UTF-8 bytesE2 8A A3
UTF-1622A3
URL-encoded%E2%8A%A3

Character details

Official nameLEFT TACK
Unicode blockMathematical Operators
General categoryMath Symbol (Sm)
SymbolHero categoryMath Symbols
EmojiNo

How to type ⊣

Windows

  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 22A3 then press Alt + X.
  • Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “left tack”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

  • Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “left tack”, and double-click the result.
  • With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 22A3.

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 “left tack” or enter U+22A3.
  • HTML: ⊣ or
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(8867)

Questions

What is the Unicode for ⊣?

It is U+22A3 (LEFT TACK), decimal 8867.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 22A3 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 “left tack”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code?

Use the named entity ⊣ or the numeric reference ⊣.