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U+2293 · Mathematical Operators

Square Cap

Square Cap is the Unicode character U+2293 (official name “SQUARE CAP”) 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+2293
HTML⊓
U+2293

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+2293
Decimal8851
HTML named entity⊓
HTML (hex)
HTML (decimal)
CSS\2293
JavaScript\u2293
Python\u2293
UTF-8 bytesE2 8A 93
UTF-162293
URL-encoded%E2%8A%93

Character details

Official nameSQUARE CAP
Unicode blockMathematical Operators
General categoryMath Symbol (Sm)
SymbolHero categoryMath Symbols
EmojiNo

How to type ⊓

Windows

  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 2293 then press Alt + X.
  • Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “square cap”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

  • Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “square cap”, and double-click the result.
  • With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 2293.

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 “square cap” or enter U+2293.
  • HTML: ⊓ or
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(8851)

Questions

What is the Unicode for ⊓?

It is U+2293 (SQUARE CAP), decimal 8851.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 2293 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 “square cap”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code?

Use the named entity ⊓ or the numeric reference ⊓.