Element Of With Overbar Symbol
⋶ denotes an element-of relationship marked with an overbar.
U+22F6
⋶ is a math symbol known as “Element of with Overbar” (U+22F6). It’s commonly used in technical writing and digital typesetting where notation needs emphasis or distinction.
Element Of With Overbar Symbol Meaning
The symbol ⋶ (Unicode: U+22F6, “ELEMENT OF WITH OVERBAR”) is a mathematical relation-like operator. In notation, an overbar typically signals a modified or distinguished form—such as referring to a specific version of an element, a complement/closure-style variant, or a symbol that must be visually marked compared to an unbarred form. Use it when you need the “element of” idea together with an overbar to clearly communicate that the referenced object is not the plain, unmodified one. As with many specialized Unicode math characters, appearance can vary by font, so test in your target environment.
Common uses
- •Writing formal math statements where an element-of relation is visually distinguished with an overbar.
- •Drafting lecture notes or textbooks in plain text that will later be typeset or reviewed.
- •Creating consistent notation in scientific documents where barred operators mean “modified” objects.
- •Labeling variables or elements in pseudo-code descriptions that accompany mathematical definitions.
- •Designing math-focused UI text (e.g., glossaries or help panels) that require exact Unicode symbols.
Examples
⋶ Element of with Overbar
- ⋶Let x ⋶ \\bar{A} be a chosen element.
- ⋶In the table, y ⋶ \\bar{S} indicates membership with an overbar mark.
- ⋶We write a ⋶ \\bar{B} to show the barred membership condition.
- ⋶For every z ⋶ \\bar{M}, the property holds by definition.
- ⋶The relation u ⋶ \\bar{N} distinguishes the marked elements.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+22F6 | |
| HTML Entity | ⋶ | |
| HTML Code | ⋶ | |
| CSS | \22F6 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8950 | |
| Decimal | 8950 |
How to type Element Of With Overbar Symbol (⋶)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8950 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 22F6 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 22F6. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 22f6, 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 does the Element Of With Overbar symbol mean?
The symbol ⋶ (Unicode: U+22F6, “ELEMENT OF WITH OVERBAR”) is a mathematical relation-like operator. In notation, an overbar typically signals a modified or distinguished form—such as referring to a specific version of an element, a complement/closure-style variant, or a symbol that must be visually marked compared to an unbarred form. Use it when you need the “element of” idea together with an overbar to clearly communicate that the referenced object is not the plain, unmodified one. As with many specialized Unicode math characters, appearance can vary by font, so test in your target environment.
What is the Unicode codepoint for ⋶?
⋶ is U+22F6.
How do I copy ⋶ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ⋶
What CSS escape should I use for ⋶?
Use the CSS escape: \\22F6
Does ⋶ always look the same across fonts?
No. The visual style can vary by font and rendering system, so it’s best to test in your target app or document.