∖
U+2216 SET MINUS
Mathematical Operators · Math symbol
| Name | SET MINUS |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+2216 |
| Decimal | 8726 |
| Block | Mathematical Operators |
| Category | Math symbol (Sm) |
| UTF-8 | E2 88 96 |
| UTF-16 | 2216 |
| UTF-32 | 00002216 |
| HTML | ∖ ∖ |
| CSS | \2216 |
| JavaScript | \u2216 |
| Python | \u2216 |
| URL-encoded | %E2%88%96 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the character U+2216?
U+2216 ∖ is officially named SET MINUS. It belongs to the Mathematical Operators block and the category Math symbol.
How do I type ∖?
Windows (Word, WordPad): type 2216, then press Alt+X. Linux (GTK/IBus): Ctrl+Shift+U 2216, then Space. macOS: enable the “Unicode Hex Input” keyboard, hold Option and type 2216. 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 96. In UTF-16: 2216.