Squared Plus Symbol
⊞ is the squared plus symbol (U+229E), often used as a compact operator-like mark in math and UI.
U+229E
The symbol ⊞, also called “Squared Plus,” is a mathematical character from the Unicode standard. It’s useful when you want a boxed-looking plus sign for text, design, or developer content.
Squared Plus Symbol Meaning
⊞ (Unicode U+229E) is named SQUARED PLUS. Visually, it combines a plus sign with a square outline, making it stand out more than a plain “+” in dense text. In practice, people use it as an operator-like symbol, a decorative math marker, or a visual shorthand for something “plus”-related while keeping the mark inside a square frame. Because it’s a single Unicode character, it’s convenient for copying into documents, UI strings, and code. When you need reliable rendering, use the provided HTML entity, CSS escape, or JavaScript escape.
Common uses
- •Mathematics: represent a boxed or emphasized plus operator in formulas and notes
- •Document formatting: add a compact “add” or “plus” marker in lists and labels
- •UI/UX: use as a distinctive action icon in text-based buttons or tooltips
- •Design systems: create consistent visual indicators for positive/combined states
- •Developer content: include ⊞ as a single character in localization strings
Examples
⊞ Squared Plus Symbol (U+229E)
- ⊞Addition focus: ⊞
- ⊞Combine results with ⊞
- ⊞New item: ⊞ Add
- ⊞Feature enabled: ⊞
- ⊞Step 1 ⊞ Step 2
Variations
Ready to copy
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+229E | |
| HTML Entity | ⊞ | |
| HTML Code | ⊞ | |
| CSS | \229E |
FAQ
What does the Squared Plus symbol mean?
⊞ (Unicode U+229E) is named SQUARED PLUS. Visually, it combines a plus sign with a square outline, making it stand out more than a plain “+” in dense text. In practice, people use it as an operator-like symbol, a decorative math marker, or a visual shorthand for something “plus”-related while keeping the mark inside a square frame. Because it’s a single Unicode character, it’s convenient for copying into documents, UI strings, and code. When you need reliable rendering, use the provided HTML entity, CSS escape, or JavaScript escape.
What is the Unicode code point for ⊞?
The Unicode code point for ⊞ (Squared Plus) is U+229E.
How can I copy ⊞ in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ⊞.
How do I write ⊞ in CSS?
Use the CSS escape: \\229E.
How do I include ⊞ in JavaScript strings?
Use the JavaScript escape: \\u{229E}.