Subset Of Or Equal To
Reach for ⊆ in equations, formulas and technical writing, where a plain keyboard falls short. It is cataloged at Unicode code point U+2286 in the math set, so it renders the same real text character in every app that supports the font, not a pasted image.
| Symbol | ⊆ | |
|---|---|---|
| Unicode | U+2286 | |
| Name | Subset Of Or Equal To | |
| HTML (decimal) | ⊆ | |
| HTML (hex) | ⊆ | |
| CSS content | \2286 | |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2286 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | 0xE2 0x8A 0x86 | |
| UTF-16 units | 0x2286 |
How to type the subset of or equal to 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: "\2286"in a::beforeor::afterrule. - JavaScript: the escape
\u2286produces this character in a string.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the subset of or equal to 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 subset of or equal to?
The subset of or equal to has the Unicode code point U+2286. In HTML you can write it as ⊆ or ⊆.
Does the subset of or equal to 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+2286 is still correct and will render in a font that supports it.
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