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U+2216 · Mathematical Operators

Set Minus

Set Minus is the Unicode character U+2216 (official name “SET MINUS”) 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+2216
HTML∖
U+2216

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+2216
Decimal8726
HTML named entity∖
HTML (hex)
HTML (decimal)
CSS\2216
JavaScript\u2216
Python\u2216
UTF-8 bytesE2 88 96
UTF-162216
URL-encoded%E2%88%96

Character details

Official nameSET MINUS
Unicode blockMathematical Operators
General categoryMath Symbol (Sm)
SymbolHero categoryMath Symbols
EmojiNo

How to type ∖

Windows

  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 2216 then press Alt + X.
  • Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “set minus”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

  • Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “set minus”, and double-click the result.
  • With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 2216.

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 “set minus” or enter U+2216.
  • HTML: ∖ or
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(8726)

Questions

What is the Unicode for ∖?

It is U+2216 (SET MINUS), decimal 8726.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 2216 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 “set minus”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code?

Use the named entity ∖ or the numeric reference ∖.