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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 pointU+229E
Decimal8862
HTML named entity⊞
HTML (hex)
HTML (decimal)
CSS\229E
JavaScript\u229E
Python\u229E
UTF-8 bytesE2 8A 9E
UTF-16229E
URL-encoded%E2%8A%9E

Character details

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

How to type ⊞

Windows

  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 229E then 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)

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 ⊞.