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U+22A1 · Mathematical Operators

Squared Dot Operator ⊡

Squared Dot Operator is the Unicode character U+22A1 (official name “SQUARED DOT OPERATOR”) 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+22A1
HTML⊡
⊡U+22A1

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+22A1
Decimal8865
HTML named entity⊡
HTML (hex)⊡
HTML (decimal)⊡
CSS\22A1
JavaScript\u22A1
Python\u22A1
UTF-8 bytesE2 8A A1
UTF-1622A1
URL-encoded%E2%8A%A1

Character details

Official nameSQUARED DOT OPERATOR
Unicode blockMathematical Operators
General categoryMath Symbol (Sm)
SymbolHero categoryMath Symbols
EmojiNo

How to type ⊡

Windows

  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 22A1 then press Alt + X.
  • Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “squared dot operator”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

  • Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “squared dot operator”, and double-click the result.
  • With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 22A1.

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 “squared dot operator” or enter U+22A1.
  • HTML: ⊡ or ⊡
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(8865)

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Questions

What is the Unicode for ⊡?

It is U+22A1 (SQUARED DOT OPERATOR), decimal 8865.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 22A1 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 “squared dot operator”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code?

Use the named entity ⊡ or the numeric reference ⊡.