Because
The because (∵) sits at code point U+2235 in Unicode. It belongs to the math family and pastes as plain text, so it keeps working across documents, messages and web pages. Below you can copy it in one click and grab the exact HTML, CSS and JavaScript codes you need to reproduce it anywhere.
| Symbol | ∵ | |
|---|---|---|
| Unicode | U+2235 | |
| Name | Because | |
| HTML (decimal) | ∵ | |
| HTML (hex) | ∵ | |
| CSS content | \2235 | |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2235 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | 0xE2 0x88 0xB5 | |
| UTF-16 units | 0x2235 |
How to type the because 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: "\2235"in a::beforeor::afterrule. - JavaScript: the escape
\u2235produces this character in a string.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the because 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 because?
The because has the Unicode code point U+2235. In HTML you can write it as ∵ or ∵.
Can I use the because symbol in HTML and CSS?
Yes. In HTML write ∵, and in CSS use content: "\2235" inside a ::before or ::after rule. The code table on this page has copy buttons for both.
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