Multiplication Sign With Underbar Symbol
⨱ is a multiplication sign with an underbar used in math notation and formal text.
U+2A31
⨱ (U+2A31) is a specific multiplication symbol that includes an underbar. You’ll most often see it when typesetting math, especially in contexts that need a distinct multiplication operator style.
Multiplication Sign With Underbar Symbol Meaning
The character ⨱ is “MULTIPLICATION SIGN WITH UNDERBAR” (Unicode U+2A31). It represents a multiplication operation in math typography where a particular visual variant is needed. Compared with a plain multiplication sign, the underbar can help distinguish the operator in structured expressions, editorial styles, or specialized notation sets. In practice, it’s used when authors or publishers require consistent symbols across formulas, document templates, or symbol tables. When writing or coding, use the provided HTML entity, CSS escape, or JavaScript escape to ensure the correct glyph is rendered.
Common uses
- •Typing math expressions that require an underbar variant of the multiplication operator
- •Labeling variables or operations in worksheets, notes, and educational materials
- •Using in documentation or standards where symbol variants must match a specified typographic set
- •Creating consistent notation in technical writing and reports with copy/paste-friendly symbols
- •Representing multiplication in custom mathematical diagrams or markup where a distinct glyph is preferred
Examples
⨱ Multiplication Sign With Underbar
- ⨱a ⨱ b
- ⨱2 ⨱ x
- ⨱sin(θ) ⨱ r
- ⨱M ⨱ N = P
- ⨱k ⨱ (m + n)
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2A31 | |
| HTML Entity | ⨱ | |
| HTML Code | ⨱ | |
| CSS | \2A31 |
FAQ
What does the Multiplication Sign With Underbar symbol mean?
The character ⨱ is “MULTIPLICATION SIGN WITH UNDERBAR” (Unicode U+2A31). It represents a multiplication operation in math typography where a particular visual variant is needed. Compared with a plain multiplication sign, the underbar can help distinguish the operator in structured expressions, editorial styles, or specialized notation sets. In practice, it’s used when authors or publishers require consistent symbols across formulas, document templates, or symbol tables. When writing or coding, use the provided HTML entity, CSS escape, or JavaScript escape to ensure the correct glyph is rendered.
What is the Unicode code point for ⨱?
⨱ is Unicode U+2A31 (MULTIPLICATION SIGN WITH UNDERBAR).
How can I copy and paste ⨱ reliably?
Copy the symbol directly from this page, or use the provided escapes: HTML entity ⨱, CSS \\2A31, or JavaScript \\u{2A31}.
Is ⨱ the same as the standard multiplication sign ×?
They are related but not identical. ⨱ is a specific multiplication symbol variant with an underbar (U+2A31), so it may be visually and typographically distinct from ×.
Where is ⨱ typically used?
It’s commonly used in math typesetting, technical writing, and documents that require a specific multiplication operator style.