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U+2286 · Mathematical Operators

Subset of or Equal to ⊆

Subset of or Equal to is the Unicode character U+2286 (official name “SUBSET 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+2286
HTML⊆
⊆U+2286

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+2286
Decimal8838
HTML named entity⊆
HTML (hex)⊆
HTML (decimal)⊆
CSS\2286
JavaScript\u2286
Python\u2286
UTF-8 bytesE2 8A 86
UTF-162286
URL-encoded%E2%8A%86

Character details

Official nameSUBSET OF OR EQUAL TO
Unicode blockMathematical Operators
General categoryMath Symbol (Sm)
SymbolHero categoryMath Symbols
EmojiNo

How to type ⊆

Windows

  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 2286 then press Alt + X.
  • Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “subset of or equal to”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

  • Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “subset 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 2286.

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 “subset of or equal to” or enter U+2286.
  • HTML: ⊆ or ⊆
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(8838)

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Superset of
Not a Subset of
Not a Superset of
Superset of or Equal to
Neither a Subset of Nor Equal to
Neither a Superset of Nor Equal to
Subset of with Not Equal to
Superset of with Not Equal to
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Multiset Multiplication
Multiset Union
Square Image of
Square Original of
Square Image of or Equal to
Square Original of or Equal to

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Questions

What is the Unicode for ⊆?

It is U+2286 (SUBSET OF OR EQUAL TO), decimal 8838.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 2286 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 “subset of or equal to”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code?

Use the named entity ⊆ or the numeric reference ⊆.