Short Up Tack Symbol
⫠ is the Short Up Tack symbol (U+2AE0) used as a compact marker or notation in math and technical text.
U+2AE0
⫠ (Unicode U+2AE0) is called the Short Up Tack. It’s a compact symbol often used as a mathematical marker rather than a full word. Below you’ll find its meaning, copy options, and practical examples.
Short Up Tack Symbol Meaning
The symbol ⫠ is named SHORT UP TACK (Unicode U+2AE0). In math-oriented contexts, a “tack” shape is typically used as a notation marker—small, directional, and visually distinct—rather than as an operator like plus or minus. You may see it used to denote a special relation, a step in an annotation, or a compact symbol in technical typography where space is limited. Because it’s a Unicode math/technical character, it’s best treated as a typographic symbol: choose it when you need a short, upright, tack-like mark in equations, labels, or formatted text.
Common uses
- •Using it as a compact marker in mathematical notes or equation annotations
- •Labeling steps or items in technical writing where a small visual cue is helpful
- •Adding a specialized symbol in documents for math, science, or engineering formatting
- •Using it in plain text when you want a distinctive “tack-like” glyph for emphasis
- •Including it in web or app text with Unicode support for consistent rendering
Examples
⫠ Short Up Tack
- ⫠Let ⫠ denote a special marker in the proof.
- ⫠Compute the value at the point marked ⫠.
- ⫠Step ⫠: apply the boundary condition.
- ⫠The operator label ⫠ appears in the final equation.
- ⫠Use ⫠ in the diagram caption to indicate the target.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2AE0 | |
| HTML Entity | ⫠ | |
| HTML Code | ⫠ | |
| CSS | \2AE0 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10976 | |
| Decimal | 10976 |
How to type Short Up Tack Symbol (⫠)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10976 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2AE0 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2AE0. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2ae0, 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 Short Up Tack symbol mean?
The symbol ⫠ is named SHORT UP TACK (Unicode U+2AE0). In math-oriented contexts, a “tack” shape is typically used as a notation marker—small, directional, and visually distinct—rather than as an operator like plus or minus. You may see it used to denote a special relation, a step in an annotation, or a compact symbol in technical typography where space is limited. Because it’s a Unicode math/technical character, it’s best treated as a typographic symbol: choose it when you need a short, upright, tack-like mark in equations, labels, or formatted text.
What is the Unicode code point for ⫠?
⫠ has Unicode code point U+2AE0.
How do I copy ⫠ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ⫠.
How do I type ⫠ in CSS?
Use the CSS escape: \\2AE0.
Is ⫠ the same as an up tack symbol?
It is called SHORT UP TACK; it’s related in shape to “tack” symbols, but it is a specific Unicode character (U+2AE0), so it won’t be identical to other tack variants.