Vertical Line With Circle Above Symbol
⫯ is the vertical line with circle above symbol (U+2AEF), used as a mathematical or technical mark.
U+2AEF
The symbol ⫯ (U+2AEF) is named “vertical line with circle above.” It’s commonly encountered in math and symbol sets where precise glyphs are needed. Use it in text, design mockups, and developer content with the provided copy options.
Vertical Line With Circle Above Symbol Meaning
⫯ “vertical line with circle above” is a typographic symbol that appears in mathematical and technical contexts as a distinct operator-like mark. Because the glyph is specific, it’s often used to represent an idea that needs a clear, standardized visual form (for example, a relation or operator variant in specialized notation). In everyday writing it’s not commonly used, so its meaning is usually defined by the surrounding system (math notation, a font’s symbol set, or a diagram legend). When using it outside math, the safest approach is to provide context in captions or documentation so readers understand what the symbol denotes.
Common uses
- •Mathematical notation and formula text where a standardized glyph is required
- •Labeling steps or operators in technical diagrams and flow charts
- •Creating consistent symbols in UI mockups for calculators, editors, or scientific tools
- •Writing documentation that references a specific operator or symbol set
- •Designing headings or callouts in educational or reference materials
Examples
⫯ Vertical Line With Circle Above
- ⫯Let A ⫯ B denote the chosen relation.
- ⫯In the diagram, use ⫯ to mark the transition step.
- ⫯The operator ⫯ appears in the second line of the derivation.
- ⫯Symbol ⫯ is used for this specific mode in the UI.
- ⫯Refer to ⫯ in the glossary for the exact notation.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2AEF | |
| HTML Entity | ⫯ | |
| HTML Code | ⫯ | |
| CSS | \2AEF | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10991 | |
| Decimal | 10991 |
How to type Vertical Line With Circle Above Symbol (⫯)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10991 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2AEF then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2AEF. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2aef, 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 Vertical Line With Circle Above symbol mean?
⫯ “vertical line with circle above” is a typographic symbol that appears in mathematical and technical contexts as a distinct operator-like mark. Because the glyph is specific, it’s often used to represent an idea that needs a clear, standardized visual form (for example, a relation or operator variant in specialized notation). In everyday writing it’s not commonly used, so its meaning is usually defined by the surrounding system (math notation, a font’s symbol set, or a diagram legend). When using it outside math, the safest approach is to provide context in captions or documentation so readers understand what the symbol denotes.
What is the Unicode for ⫯?
The Unicode code point for ⫯ is U+2AEF.
How do I write ⫯ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⫯
How do I use ⫯ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\2AEF. JavaScript (Unicode escape): \\u{2AEF}.
Is ⫯ used for anything outside mathematics?
It can be used in technical documentation, diagrams, and UI labels where a precise, standardized symbol is helpful, but it’s not commonly used in everyday language.