U+223C · Mathematical Operators
Tilde Operator ∼
Tilde Operator is the Unicode character U+223C (official name “TILDE OPERATOR”) 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+223C
HTML∼
∼U+223C
Character codes
| Unicode code point | U+223C | |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 8764 | |
| HTML named entity | ∼ | |
| HTML (hex) | ∼ | |
| HTML (decimal) | ∼ | |
| CSS | \223C | |
| JavaScript | \u223C | |
| Python | \u223C | |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 88 BC | |
| UTF-16 | 223C | |
| URL-encoded | %E2%88%BC |
Character details
| Official name | TILDE OPERATOR |
|---|---|
| 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
223Cthen press Alt + X. - Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “tilde operator”, then Select and Copy.
Mac
- Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “tilde operator”, and double-click the result.
- With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type
223C.
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 “tilde operator” or enter
U+223C. - HTML:
∼or∼ - Excel / Google Sheets:
=UNICHAR(8764)
Similar math symbols
Questions
What is the Unicode for ∼?
It is U+223C (TILDE OPERATOR), decimal 8764.
Is there a Windows Alt code for it?
No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 223C 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 “tilde operator”, or copy it from this page.
What is the HTML code?
Use the named entity ∼ or the numeric reference ∼.