Not An Element Of
Most keyboards skip the not an element of entirely, which is why it gets copied instead of typed. This one lives at code point U+2209 and belongs to the math group; click it above to copy, or use the table below for the HTML, CSS and JavaScript equivalents.
| Symbol | ∉ | |
|---|---|---|
| Unicode | U+2209 | |
| Name | Not An Element Of | |
| HTML (decimal) | ∉ | |
| HTML (hex) | ∉ | |
| CSS content | \2209 | |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2209 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | 0xE2 0x88 0x89 | |
| UTF-16 units | 0x2209 |
How to type the not an element of symbol
- Copy and paste: click the ∉ at the top of this page, then paste with Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac). This is the fastest route on any device.
- HTML: write
∉in your markup. - CSS: use
content: "\2209"in a::beforeor::afterrule. - JavaScript: the escape
\u2209produces this character in a string.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the not an element of symbol?
Click the ∉ above or the copy button and it is placed on your clipboard. Paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V. It is a real text character, so it works in documents, chats and code.
What is the Unicode code point for not an element of?
The not an element of has the Unicode code point U+2209. In HTML you can write it as ∉ or ∉.
Does the not an element of symbol work everywhere?
In almost every modern app and font, yes. If a font does not include this glyph you may see a placeholder box, but the underlying character U+2209 is still correct and will render in a font that supports it.
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