U+22B6 · Mathematical Operators
Original of ⊶
Original of is the Unicode character U+22B6 (official name “ORIGINAL 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+22B6
HTML⊶
⊶U+22B6
Character codes
| Unicode code point | U+22B6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 8886 | |
| HTML named entity | ⊶ | |
| HTML (hex) | ⊶ | |
| HTML (decimal) | ⊶ | |
| CSS | \22B6 | |
| JavaScript | \u22B6 | |
| Python | \u22B6 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 8A B6 | |
| UTF-16 | 22B6 | |
| URL-encoded | %E2%8A%B6 |
Character details
| Official name | ORIGINAL OF |
|---|---|
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| General category | Math Symbol (Sm) |
| SymbolHero category | Math Symbols |
| Emoji | No |
How to type ⊶
Windows
- In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type
22B6then press Alt + X. - Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “original of”, then Select and Copy.
Mac
- Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “original of”, and double-click the result.
- With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type
22B6.
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 “original of” or enter
U+22B6. - HTML:
⊶or⊶ - Excel / Google Sheets:
=UNICHAR(8886)
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Questions
What is the Unicode for ⊶?
It is U+22B6 (ORIGINAL OF), decimal 8886.
Is there a Windows Alt code for it?
No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 22B6 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 “original of”, or copy it from this page.
What is the HTML code?
Use the named entity ⊶ or the numeric reference ⊶.