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U+2A6C · Supplemental Mathematical Operators

Similar Minus Similar

Similar Minus Similar is the Unicode character U+2A6C (official name “SIMILAR MINUS SIMILAR”) from the Supplemental 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+2A6C
HTML
U+2A6C

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+2A6C
Decimal10860
HTML (hex)
HTML (decimal)
CSS\2A6C
JavaScript\u2A6C
Python\u2A6C
UTF-8 bytesE2 A9 AC
UTF-162A6C
URL-encoded%E2%A9%AC

Character details

Official nameSIMILAR MINUS SIMILAR
Unicode blockSupplemental Mathematical Operators
General categoryMath Symbol (Sm)
SymbolHero categoryMath Symbols
EmojiNo

How to type ⩬

Windows

  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 2A6C then press Alt + X.
  • Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “similar minus similar”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

  • Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “similar minus similar”, and double-click the result.
  • With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 2A6C.

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 “similar minus similar” or enter U+2A6C.
  • HTML:
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(10860)

Questions

What is the Unicode for ⩬?

It is U+2A6C (SIMILAR MINUS SIMILAR), decimal 10860.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 2A6C 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 “similar minus similar”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code?

Use the numeric reference ⩬ (or ⩬). There is no named entity.