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U+27C8 · Miscellaneous Mathematical Symbols-A

Reverse Solidus Preceding Subset ⟈

Reverse Solidus Preceding Subset is the Unicode character U+27C8 (official name “REVERSE SOLIDUS PRECEDING SUBSET”) from the Miscellaneous Mathematical Symbols-A 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+27C8
HTML⟈
⟈U+27C8

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+27C8
Decimal10184
HTML named entity⟈
HTML (hex)⟈
HTML (decimal)⟈
CSS\27C8
JavaScript\u27C8
Python\u27C8
UTF-8 bytesE2 9F 88
UTF-1627C8
URL-encoded%E2%9F%88

Character details

Official nameREVERSE SOLIDUS PRECEDING SUBSET
Unicode blockMiscellaneous Mathematical Symbols-A
General categoryMath Symbol (Sm)
SymbolHero categoryMath Symbols
EmojiNo

How to type ⟈

Windows

  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 27C8 then press Alt + X.
  • Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “reverse solidus preceding subset”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

  • Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “reverse solidus preceding subset”, and double-click the result.
  • With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 27C8.

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 “reverse solidus preceding subset” or enter U+27C8.
  • HTML: ⟈ or ⟈
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(10184)

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Questions

What is the Unicode for ⟈?

It is U+27C8 (REVERSE SOLIDUS PRECEDING SUBSET), decimal 10184.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 27C8 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 “reverse solidus preceding subset”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code?

Use the named entity ⟈ or the numeric reference ⟈.