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U+2291 · Mathematical Operators

Square Image of or Equal to

Square Image of or Equal to is the Unicode character U+2291 (official name “SQUARE IMAGE OF OR EQUAL TO”) 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+2291
HTML⊑
U+2291

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+2291
Decimal8849
HTML named entity⊑
HTML (hex)
HTML (decimal)
CSS\2291
JavaScript\u2291
Python\u2291
UTF-8 bytesE2 8A 91
UTF-162291
URL-encoded%E2%8A%91

Character details

Official nameSQUARE IMAGE OF OR EQUAL TO
Unicode blockMathematical Operators
General categoryMath Symbol (Sm)
SymbolHero categoryMath Symbols
EmojiNo

How to type ⊑

Windows

  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 2291 then press Alt + X.
  • Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “square image of or equal to”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

  • Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “square image of or equal to”, and double-click the result.
  • With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 2291.

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 image of or equal to” or enter U+2291.
  • HTML: ⊑ or
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(8849)

Questions

What is the Unicode for ⊑?

It is U+2291 (SQUARE IMAGE OF OR EQUAL TO), decimal 8849.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 2291 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 image of or equal to”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code?

Use the named entity ⊑ or the numeric reference ⊑.