U+229E · Mathematical Operators
Squared Plus ⊞
Squared Plus is the Unicode character U+229E (official name “SQUARED PLUS”) 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+229E
HTML⊞
⊞U+229E
Character codes
| Unicode code point | U+229E | |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 8862 | |
| HTML named entity | ⊞ | |
| HTML (hex) | ⊞ | |
| HTML (decimal) | ⊞ | |
| CSS | \229E | |
| JavaScript | \u229E | |
| Python | \u229E | |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 8A 9E | |
| UTF-16 | 229E | |
| URL-encoded | %E2%8A%9E |
Character details
| Official name | SQUARED PLUS |
|---|---|
| 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
229Ethen press Alt + X. - Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “squared plus”, then Select and Copy.
Mac
- Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “squared plus”, and double-click the result.
- With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type
229E.
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 plus” or enter
U+229E. - HTML:
⊞or⊞ - Excel / Google Sheets:
=UNICHAR(8862)
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Questions
What is the Unicode for ⊞?
It is U+229E (SQUARED PLUS), decimal 8862.
Is there a Windows Alt code for it?
No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 229E 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 plus”, or copy it from this page.
What is the HTML code?
Use the named entity ⊞ or the numeric reference ⊞.