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U+2226 · Mathematical Operators

Not Parallel to ∦

Not Parallel to is the Unicode character U+2226 (official name “NOT PARALLEL TO”) 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+2226
HTML∦
∦U+2226

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+2226
Decimal8742
HTML named entity∦
HTML (hex)∦
HTML (decimal)∦
CSS\2226
JavaScript\u2226
Python\u2226
UTF-8 bytesE2 88 A6
UTF-162226
URL-encoded%E2%88%A6

Character details

Official nameNOT PARALLEL TO
Unicode blockMathematical Operators
General categoryMath Symbol (Sm)
SymbolHero categoryMath Symbols
DecompositionU+2225 U+0338
EmojiNo

How to type ∦

Windows

  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 2226 then press Alt + X.
  • Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “not parallel to”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

  • Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “not parallel to”, and double-click the result.
  • With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 2226.

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 parallel to” or enter U+2226.
  • HTML: ∦ or ∦
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(8742)

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Questions

What is the Unicode for ∦?

It is U+2226 (NOT PARALLEL TO), decimal 8742.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 2226 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 parallel to”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code?

Use the named entity ∦ or the numeric reference ∦.