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U+2238 DOT MINUS
Mathematical Operators · Math symbol
| Name | DOT MINUS |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+2238 |
| Decimal | 8760 |
| Block | Mathematical Operators |
| Category | Math symbol (Sm) |
| UTF-8 | E2 88 B8 |
| UTF-16 | 2238 |
| UTF-32 | 00002238 |
| HTML | ∸ ∸ |
| CSS | \2238 |
| JavaScript | \u2238 |
| Python | \u2238 |
| URL-encoded | %E2%88%B8 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the character U+2238?
U+2238 ∸ is officially named DOT MINUS. It belongs to the Mathematical Operators block and the category Math symbol.
How do I type ∸?
Windows (Word, WordPad): type 2238, then press Alt+X. Linux (GTK/IBus): Ctrl+Shift+U 2238, then Space. macOS: enable the “Unicode Hex Input” keyboard, hold Option and type 2238. 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 B8. In UTF-16: 2238.