Small Contains As Member Symbol
∍ (small contains as member) indicates membership-style containment in math notation.
U+220D
The symbol ∍ is a Unicode character used in mathematical writing. Its official Unicode name is “SMALL CONTAINS AS MEMBER” (U+220D). Use it when you want a compact contains-as-member symbol in formulas and typeset text.
Small Contains As Member Symbol Meaning
∍ is the “small contains as member” symbol (Unicode U+220D). In mathematical notation, it is used in contexts where a set or collection is said to contain an element “as a member,” similar in spirit to membership-related symbols. Compared with more common membership arrows or large variants, the “small” form is intended to fit neatly into tighter expressions, such as subscripts, inline equations, or compact set statements. When writing formulas in plain text, using the exact Unicode character helps ensure the symbol displays consistently across platforms that support it.
Common uses
- •Writing compact set relationships in inline math and notes
- •Indicating that an element belongs to a set using a contains-as-member style
- •Labeling variables or conditions in mathematical drafts and worksheets
- •Using in scientific writing where tighter typography is preferred
- •Copy/pasting into documents and code-generated math content
Examples
∍ Small contains as member
- ∍Let A ∍ B indicate a member-style containment relationship.
- ∍We require x ∍ S for the condition to hold.
- ∍In this section, ∍ is used to express contains-as-member.
- ∍Verify that the chosen element satisfies ∍ constraints.
- ∍The statement uses ∍ to keep the notation compact.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+220D | |
| HTML Entity | ∍ | |
| HTML Code | ∍ | |
| CSS | \220D | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8717 | |
| Decimal | 8717 |
How to type Small Contains As Member Symbol (∍)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8717 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 220D then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 220D. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 220d, 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 Small Contains As Member symbol mean?
∍ is the “small contains as member” symbol (Unicode U+220D). In mathematical notation, it is used in contexts where a set or collection is said to contain an element “as a member,” similar in spirit to membership-related symbols. Compared with more common membership arrows or large variants, the “small” form is intended to fit neatly into tighter expressions, such as subscripts, inline equations, or compact set statements. When writing formulas in plain text, using the exact Unicode character helps ensure the symbol displays consistently across platforms that support it.
What is the Unicode character for ∍?
The symbol ∍ is Unicode U+220D, named “SMALL CONTAINS AS MEMBER.”
How do I copy ∍ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ∍ (or ∍).
What’s the CSS escape for ∍?
The CSS escape is \\220D.
What’s the JavaScript escape for ∍?
The JavaScript escape is \\u{220D}.