U+2282 · Mathematical Operators
Subset of ⊂
Subset of is the Unicode character U+2282 (official name “SUBSET OF”) 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+2282
HTML⊂
⊂U+2282
Character codes
| Unicode code point | U+2282 | |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 8834 | |
| HTML named entity | ⊂ | |
| HTML (hex) | ⊂ | |
| HTML (decimal) | ⊂ | |
| CSS | \2282 | |
| JavaScript | \u2282 | |
| Python | \u2282 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 8A 82 | |
| UTF-16 | 2282 | |
| URL-encoded | %E2%8A%82 |
Character details
| Official name | SUBSET OF |
|---|---|
| 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
2282then press Alt + X. - Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “subset of”, then Select and Copy.
Mac
- Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “subset of”, and double-click the result.
- With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type
2282.
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 enter
U+2282. - HTML:
⊂or⊂ - Excel / Google Sheets:
=UNICHAR(8834)
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Questions
What is the Unicode for ⊂?
It is U+2282 (SUBSET OF), decimal 8834.
Is there a Windows Alt code for it?
No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 2282 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 copy it from this page.
What is the HTML code?
Use the named entity ⊂ or the numeric reference ⊂.