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 point | U+2291 | |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 8849 | |
| HTML named entity | ⊑ | |
| HTML (hex) | ⊑ | |
| HTML (decimal) | ⊑ | |
| CSS | \2291 | |
| JavaScript | \u2291 | |
| Python | \u2291 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 8A 91 | |
| UTF-16 | 2291 | |
| URL-encoded | %E2%8A%91 |
Character details
| Official name | SQUARE IMAGE OF OR EQUAL TO |
|---|---|
| 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
2291then 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)
Similar math symbols
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 ⊑.