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U+2213 MINUS-OR-PLUS SIGN
Mathematical Operators · Math symbol
| Name | MINUS-OR-PLUS SIGN |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+2213 |
| Decimal | 8723 |
| Block | Mathematical Operators |
| Category | Math symbol (Sm) |
| UTF-8 | E2 88 93 |
| UTF-16 | 2213 |
| UTF-32 | 00002213 |
| HTML | ∓ ∓ |
| CSS | \2213 |
| JavaScript | \u2213 |
| Python | \u2213 |
| URL-encoded | %E2%88%93 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the character U+2213?
U+2213 ∓ is officially named MINUS-OR-PLUS SIGN. It belongs to the Mathematical Operators block and the category Math symbol.
How do I type ∓?
Windows (Word, WordPad): type 2213, then press Alt+X. Linux (GTK/IBus): Ctrl+Shift+U 2213, then Space. macOS: enable the “Unicode Hex Input” keyboard, hold Option and type 2213. Or simply copy it from this page.
How do I write ∓ in HTML?
As a numeric character reference ∓ (decimal) or ∓ (hexadecimal). In UTF-8 documents you can also insert the character directly.
How is ∓ encoded in UTF-8?
In UTF-8 the character takes 3 bytes: E2 88 93. In UTF-16: 2213.