Element Of With Dot Above Symbol
⋵ is the mathematical symbol “Element of with dot above” used to denote a specific membership-style relation.
U+22F5
The symbol ⋵ is known as “Element of with dot above” (Unicode U+22F5). It’s primarily used in mathematical typesetting. This page helps you copy it reliably and understand when it may be the right choice.
Element Of With Dot Above Symbol Meaning
⋵ (U+22F5) is a mathematical symbol called “Element of with dot above” (Unicode name: ELEMENT OF WITH DOT ABOVE). In practice, it’s used as a membership-like indicator with an added dot above, typically to distinguish a particular kind of element relation or to convey a more specific notation in mathematical writing. Because symbols in this area can be author- or context-dependent, the exact interpretation should follow the surrounding definition in your document or standard. When typesetting, using the correct Unicode character ensures consistent rendering across modern fonts and systems.
Common uses
- •Mathematical writing to indicate a specialized element/membership relation in a formula
- •Labeling terms in lecture notes where a dot-modified element symbol clarifies notation
- •Digital documents (papers, reports) that require exact Unicode math symbols
- •Creating custom math templates in word processors or editors that support Unicode
- •Developer content (specs, technical blogs) that need a faithful symbol copy/paste
Examples
⋵ Element of with dot above
- ⋵Let x be ⋵ A.
- ⋵We write y ⋵ S to denote the selected elements.
- ⋵In this section, ⋵ means membership with an emphasized dot above.
- ⋵For all z such that z ⋵ B, the condition holds.
- ⋵The notation ⋵ appears in the definition of the set operation.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+22F5 | |
| HTML Entity | ⋵ | |
| HTML Code | ⋵ | |
| CSS | \22F5 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8949 | |
| Decimal | 8949 |
How to type Element Of With Dot Above Symbol (⋵)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8949 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 22F5 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 22F5. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 22f5, 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 character for ⋵?
⋵ is Unicode U+22F5, with Unicode name “ELEMENT OF WITH DOT ABOVE”.
How can I copy ⋵ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity ⋵.
How do I use ⋵ in CSS or stylesheets?
You can use the CSS escape \\22F5.
What does ⋵ mean in math?
It’s typically read as a membership-style relation with a dot above; the exact meaning depends on the notation defined in the surrounding context.