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U+2294 · Mathematical Operators

Square Cup

Square Cup is the Unicode character U+2294 (official name “SQUARE CUP”) 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+2294
HTML⊔
U+2294

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+2294
Decimal8852
HTML named entity⊔
HTML (hex)
HTML (decimal)
CSS\2294
JavaScript\u2294
Python\u2294
UTF-8 bytesE2 8A 94
UTF-162294
URL-encoded%E2%8A%94

Character details

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

How to type ⊔

Windows

  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 2294 then press Alt + X.
  • Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “square cup”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

  • Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “square cup”, and double-click the result.
  • With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 2294.

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 cup” or enter U+2294.
  • HTML: ⊔ or
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(8852)

Questions

What is the Unicode for ⊔?

It is U+2294 (SQUARE CUP), decimal 8852.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 2294 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 cup”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code?

Use the named entity ⊔ or the numeric reference ⊔.