Union
Union is Unicode code point U+222A, written ∪. Copy it with the button below and paste it anywhere text goes; the code table further down covers HTML, CSS, JavaScript and, where one exists, a Windows alt code.
| Symbol | ∪ | |
|---|---|---|
| Unicode | U+222A | |
| Name | Union | |
| HTML (decimal) | ∪ | |
| HTML (hex) | ∪ | |
| CSS content | \222A | |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u222A | |
| UTF-8 bytes | 0xE2 0x88 0xAA | |
| UTF-16 units | 0x222A |
How to type the union 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: "\222A"in a::beforeor::afterrule. - JavaScript: the escape
\u222Aproduces this character in a string.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the union 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 union?
The union has the Unicode code point U+222A. In HTML you can write it as ∪ or ∪.
Is the union an emoji or a text character?
It is a plain Unicode text character, not an image or an emoji sticker. That means the ∪ inherits the surrounding font, size and color wherever you paste it, and it works in places emoji often do not, such as usernames, file names and code.
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