Original Of Symbol
⊶ (U+22B6) is the “ORIGINAL OF” symbol used to indicate an original source or provenance.
U+22B6
The ⊶ symbol is written as “ORIGINAL OF” and has the Unicode code point U+22B6. It’s handy when you want to label a source or indicate origin in a clear typographic way. Below you’ll find practical copy options and implementation details.
Original Of Symbol Meaning
⊶ is a “ORIGINAL OF” symbol (Unicode name: ORIGINAL OF, code point U+22B6). It is most commonly used in contexts where something is described as originating from, derived from, or identified with an original source. You may see it in mathematical or technical notation styles, cataloging-style labels, and design layouts where a short symbol is preferred over a longer phrase like “original of.” As a typographic symbol, it works well in documents, UI labels, and captions that need an unambiguous provenance indicator without breaking sentence flow.
Common uses
- •Labeling provenance or source in lists (e.g., “Original of: …”).
- •Annotating references in documents where the original item is identified.
- •Using as a compact marker in diagrams or technical notes to show origin.
- •Formatting metadata-like fields in UI text (e.g., “Original of” for content records).
- •Designing typographic shorthand in posters, slides, or infographics.
Examples
⊶ Original Of Symbol
- ⊶Original of: Plan C.
- ⊶⊶ Museum archive record, accession no. 0142.
- ⊶This excerpt is ⊶ the original publication.
- ⊶Link: ⊶ Source document (v1.0).
- ⊶Caption: ⊶ Original of the artwork.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+22B6 | |
| HTML Entity | ⊶ | |
| HTML Code | ⊶ | |
| CSS | \22B6 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8886 | |
| Decimal | 8886 |
How to type Original Of Symbol (⊶)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8886 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 22B6 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 22B6. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 22b6, 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 Original Of symbol mean?
⊶ is a “ORIGINAL OF” symbol (Unicode name: ORIGINAL OF, code point U+22B6). It is most commonly used in contexts where something is described as originating from, derived from, or identified with an original source. You may see it in mathematical or technical notation styles, cataloging-style labels, and design layouts where a short symbol is preferred over a longer phrase like “original of.” As a typographic symbol, it works well in documents, UI labels, and captions that need an unambiguous provenance indicator without breaking sentence flow.
What is the Unicode code point for ⊶?
The symbol ⊶ has the Unicode code point U+22B6.
How do I copy ⊶ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity ⊶.
How can I type ⊶ in CSS or stylesheets?
You can use the CSS escape \\22B6.
Does ⊶ have an official Unicode name?
Yes. The Unicode name is “ORIGINAL OF.”