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U+2242 MINUS TILDE

Mathematical Operators · Math symbol

NameMINUS TILDE
Code pointU+2242
Decimal8770
BlockMathematical Operators
CategoryMath symbol (Sm)
UTF-8E2 89 82
UTF-162242
UTF-3200002242
HTML≂ ≂
CSS\2242
JavaScript\u2242
Python\u2242
URL-encoded%E2%89%82

Frequently asked questions

What is the character U+2242?

U+2242 ≂ is officially named MINUS TILDE. It belongs to the Mathematical Operators block and the category Math symbol.

How do I type ≂?

Windows (Word, WordPad): type 2242, then press Alt+X. Linux (GTK/IBus): Ctrl+Shift+U 2242, then Space. macOS: enable the “Unicode Hex Input” keyboard, hold Option and type 2242. 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 89 82. In UTF-16: 2242.

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