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U+22A0 · Mathematical Operators

Squared Times

Squared Times is the Unicode character U+22A0 (official name “SQUARED TIMES”) 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+22A0
HTML⊠
U+22A0

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+22A0
Decimal8864
HTML named entity⊠
HTML (hex)
HTML (decimal)
CSS\22A0
JavaScript\u22A0
Python\u22A0
UTF-8 bytesE2 8A A0
UTF-1622A0
URL-encoded%E2%8A%A0

Character details

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

How to type ⊠

Windows

  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 22A0 then press Alt + X.
  • Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “squared times”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

  • Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “squared times”, and double-click the result.
  • With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 22A0.

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 times” or enter U+22A0.
  • HTML: ⊠ or
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(8864)

Questions

What is the Unicode for ⊠?

It is U+22A0 (SQUARED TIMES), decimal 8864.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 22A0 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 times”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code?

Use the named entity ⊠ or the numeric reference ⊠.