Curly Logical Or Symbol
⋎ is the “curly logical OR” character (U+22CE) used in math and logic-style notation.
U+22CE
⋎ (Unicode U+22CE) is a mathematical symbol commonly referred to as the curly logical OR. It’s useful when you want a logic operator that visually differs from the plain OR. Use it in technical writing, UI labels, or formulas where “OR” needs a distinctive mark.
Curly Logical Or Symbol Meaning
The symbol ⋎, named “CURLY LOGICAL OR,” is a Unicode character at code point U+22CE. It represents a logical OR operator in mathematical and logic-oriented contexts, especially where typographic style matters. Visually, it’s an operator-like mark with a curly form, making it stand out from simpler “∨” or word-based “OR”. In practice, people use it to label choices, conditions, or alternatives in written explanations, typesetting, and user-interface text for settings that behave like a logical disjunction. As with many operator symbols, its exact interpretation depends on surrounding notation, but it’s widely associated with OR/disjunction in formal contexts.
Common uses
- •Mathematics and logic formulas that need a curly-styled OR operator
- •Program documentation or specification text describing disjunction (A OR B)
- •UI labels for settings or filters where “either option” is allowed
- •Diagram annotations for conditional flows (branch A or branch B)
- •Technical writing where consistent operator typography improves clarity
Examples
⋎ Curly Logical OR Symbol
- ⋎Condition: A ⋎ B must be true.
- ⋎Select option ⋎ to indicate disjunction in the equation.
- ⋎Allowed values: X ⋎ Y are accepted.
- ⋎Either input 1 or input 2 qualifies (1 ⋎ 2).
- ⋎Use ⋎ in your logic notation instead of plain OR.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+22CE | |
| HTML Entity | ⋎ | |
| HTML Code | ⋎ | |
| CSS | \22CE | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8910 | |
| Decimal | 8910 |
How to type Curly Logical Or Symbol (⋎)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8910 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 22CE then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 22CE. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 22ce, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ⋎ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What is the Unicode code point for ⋎?
⋎ is Unicode U+22CE.
What does “Curly Logical OR” mean?
It’s the common name for the symbol ⋎, which is intended as a logical OR operator in mathematical and logic notation.
How can I copy ⋎ into code or documents?
Copy the character directly (⋎) or use its escapes like ⋎ (HTML) or \u{22CE} (JavaScript).
Is ⋎ the same as the OR symbol ∨?
They are both used as OR/disjunction symbols, but they are different characters and may have different typographic or layout behavior.