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 point | U+2216 | |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 8726 | |
| HTML named entity | ∖ | |
| HTML (hex) | ∖ | |
| HTML (decimal) | ∖ | |
| CSS | \2216 | |
| JavaScript | \u2216 | |
| Python | \u2216 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 88 96 | |
| UTF-16 | 2216 | |
| URL-encoded | %E2%88%96 |
Character details
| Official name | SET MINUS |
|---|---|
| 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
2216then 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)
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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 ∖.