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U+223C TILDE OPERATOR
Mathematical Operators · Math symbol
| Name | TILDE OPERATOR |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+223C |
| Decimal | 8764 |
| Block | Mathematical Operators |
| Category | Math symbol (Sm) |
| UTF-8 | E2 88 BC |
| UTF-16 | 223C |
| UTF-32 | 0000223C |
| HTML | ∼ ∼ ∼ |
| CSS | \223C |
| JavaScript | \u223C |
| Python | \u223c |
| URL-encoded | %E2%88%BC |
Frequently asked questions
What is the character U+223C?
U+223C ∼ is officially named TILDE OPERATOR. It belongs to the Mathematical Operators block and the category Math symbol.
How do I type ∼?
Windows (Word, WordPad): type 223C, then press Alt+X. Linux (GTK/IBus): Ctrl+Shift+U 223c, then Space. macOS: enable the “Unicode Hex Input” keyboard, hold Option and type 223C. 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. There is also the named entity ∼.
How is ∼ encoded in UTF-8?
In UTF-8 the character takes 3 bytes: E2 88 BC. In UTF-16: 223C.