Multiset Multiplication
U+228DMathematical Operators
Copy and paste ⊍. The Multiset Multiplication character has Unicode code point U+228D and decimal HTML code ⊍.
Symbol codes
- Unicode
U+228D- HTML Code
⊍- CSS Code
\228D- HTML Entity
⊍- HEX Code
⊍
Technical properties
Unicode 18.0.0
- Code point
- U+228D
- Decimal
- 8845
- Unicode name
- MULTISET MULTIPLICATION
- Block
- Mathematical Operators · U+2200–U+22FF
- General category
- Math Symbol (Sm)
- Script
- Common
- Introduced
- Unicode 1.1
- JavaScript
- "\u228D"
Appears in
About Multiset Multiplication
⊍ is encoded in Unicode as code point U+228D (decimal 8845). Its official Unicode name is MULTISET MULTIPLICATION.
It belongs to the Mathematical Operators block (U+2200–U+22FF), its General Category is Math Symbol (Sm), and it was added in Unicode 1.1, released in 1993. Its script value is Common: it is shared across writing systems rather than belonging to one.
Sources: Unicode Character Database 18.0.0, the HTML Standard’s list of named character references, and Unicode’s code page mappings.
How to type or insert Multiset Multiplication
- Any device
- Select Copy symbol, then paste with Ctrl+V, or ⌘+V on a Mac.
- Microsoft Word
- Type
228D, then press Alt+X. - macOS Character Viewer
- Press Control+⌘+Space and search for “multiset multiplication”.
- Linux (GTK and IBus)
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
228d, then press Space. - HTML
⊍or⊍. In a UTF-8 page you can also paste the character itself.- CSS
content: "\228D";in a::beforeor::afterrule.- JavaScript
"\u228D"
Common questions about Multiset Multiplication
What is the Multiset Multiplication symbol?
⊍ (Multiset Multiplication) is a math symbol in Unicode’s Mathematical Operators block. Its code point is U+228D, and it has been part of the standard since Unicode 1.1 (1993).
How do I copy and paste the Multiset Multiplication symbol?
Select Copy symbol at the top of this page, then paste with Ctrl+V on Windows and Linux or ⌘+V on a Mac. On a phone, tap Copy symbol, then touch and hold where you want it and choose Paste. ⊍ pastes as ordinary text, so it works in documents, messages, and code.
How do I type the Multiset Multiplication symbol on Windows?
In Microsoft Word, type 228D and press Alt+X to turn the code into ⊍. In any app, open Character Map from the Start menu, search for “multiset multiplication”, then select and copy the character.
How do I type the Multiset Multiplication symbol on a Mac?
Press Control+⌘+Space to open the Character Viewer, search for “multiset multiplication”, and double-click the result to insert it.
How do I type the Multiset Multiplication symbol on an iPhone or Android phone?
The simplest way is to copy it from this page and paste it where you need it. If you use it often, save it as a text shortcut: on iPhone, go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Text Replacement; with Gboard on Android, go to Gboard settings > Dictionary > Personal dictionary.
Can I use the Multiset Multiplication symbol in Word, Google Docs, and social media?
Yes. ⊍ is a standard Unicode character, so you can paste it into Microsoft Word, Google Docs, emails, and posts or bios on Instagram, X, Facebook, and TikTok. In Google Docs you can also choose Insert > Special characters and search for “multiset multiplication”. In Word, choose Insert > Symbol > More Symbols, set from to Unicode (hex), and enter 228D as the character code.
Is the Multiset Multiplication symbol an emoji?
No. ⊍ is a text symbol, not an emoji. It takes the color and size of the surrounding text, and its exact shape depends on the font.
Why does the Multiset Multiplication symbol show as a box or question mark?
An empty box or a question mark means the font on that device has no glyph for ⊍. The character is still there: it appears correctly wherever a font covers Unicode’s Mathematical Operators block, and free font families such as Google Noto cover nearly all of Unicode.
What are the HTML and CSS codes for the Multiset Multiplication symbol?
In HTML, write ⊍ (decimal) or ⊍ (hexadecimal), or the named entity ⊍. In CSS, use content: "\228D"; in a ::before or ::after rule, and in JavaScript "\u228D". See all HTML codes.