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U+2209 · Mathematical Operators

Not an Element of ∉

Not an Element of is the Unicode character U+2209 (official name “NOT AN ELEMENT OF”) 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+2209
HTML∉
∉U+2209

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+2209
Decimal8713
HTML named entity∉
HTML (hex)∉
HTML (decimal)∉
CSS\2209
JavaScript\u2209
Python\u2209
UTF-8 bytesE2 88 89
UTF-162209
URL-encoded%E2%88%89

Character details

Official nameNOT AN ELEMENT OF
Unicode blockMathematical Operators
General categoryMath Symbol (Sm)
SymbolHero categoryMath Symbols
DecompositionU+2208 U+0338
EmojiNo

How to type ∉

Windows

  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 2209 then press Alt + X.
  • Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “not an element of”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

  • Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “not an element of”, and double-click the result.
  • With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 2209.

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 “not an element of” or enter U+2209.
  • HTML: ∉ or ∉
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(8713)

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Questions

What is the Unicode for ∉?

It is U+2209 (NOT AN ELEMENT OF), decimal 8713.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 2209 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 “not an element of”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code?

Use the named entity ∉ or the numeric reference ∉.