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The Math AutoCorrect feature represents a significant advancement in the simplification of creating mathematical equations and expressions. It provides users with the ability to insert special mathematical characters and symbols effortlessly through the use of predefined commands and their associated Unicode values. This functionality not only enhances productivity by reducing the time spent navigating complex menu options for symbol insertion but also guarantees consistent formatting throughout the document.

This article will provide a comprehensive list of mathematical symbols supported by Math AutoCorrect, detailing their descriptions, associated Unicode values, and corresponding commands to enable effective utilization of this feature.

Important Notes and Tips

  • To find a Symbol name, Unicode value, or AutoCorrect command on this webpage, use Ctrl+F (or Cmd+F on a Mac).

  • The names of the symbols in the document may not always correspond to the symbol names which are read by a screen reader.

  • The AutoCorrect codes are case sensitive.

  • To open the equation tool, select Insert, then Equation. Or use the shortcut Alt+EQUALS (the Alt key followed by the equals sign). An equation box should appear on the screen.

  • Make sure Unicode conversion mode is selected in equation settings. If LaTeX mode is chosen, the AutoCorrect commands will not work.Unicode conversion mode in a word document.

  • Type one of the Math AutoCorrect codes from the charts below, followed by a delimiting term (often the SPACEBAR key, sometimes mathematical operators such as the + sign). For instance, typing \infty followed by SPACEBAR will convert to the infinity symbol (∞).

  • For more details about using Math AutoCorrect commands, refer to the DAISY Math Consortium’s List of Commonly Used Math AutoCorrect Entries in Word 365.

  • For the symbols where the AutoCorrect command is listed as n/a, you can type the given Unicode value (without the Prefix U+) followed by Alt+X.

    Notice, for example, that the right triangle symbol does not have an associated AutoCorrect command. To generate the right triangle symbol, type Alt+EQUALS to open the equation tool, type 22BF, and then press Alt+X.

    Any symbol can be typed by using its Unicode value, but the AutoCorrect command is likely faster (and easier to remember). To generate the multiplication sign (×), you can type Alt+EQUALS to open the equation tool, then either type \times followed by SPACEBAR, or type 00D7 followed by Alt+X.

  • To learn how to insert mathematical symbols using the equation toolbar (instead of using keystrokes), refer to Insert mathematical symbols. 

In this topic

Turn on Automatic Expression Conversion

  1. Open Microsoft Word and navigate to the Insert tab. ​​​​​​​ Insert tab in a Word document.

  2. Navigate to the Equations split button in the Symbols group.Equation split button in a word document

  3. On the Equations tab, select the arrow (Equation Options button) in the bottom right corner of the Conversions group. The Equation Options dialog will open.Equations options dialog box in a word document.

  4. Check the box to turn on "Automatically convert expressions to professional format". This option will automatically recognize and convert expressions as they are typed.Automatically convert expressions to professional format check box in a word document

Basic Math

This table provides symbols relevant to basic mathematics, accompanied by their descriptions, symbol visual description, Unicode, and respective AutoCorrect commands in Word.

Symbol

Symbol Name

Symbol Visual Description

AutoCorrect Command

Unicode

±

Plus minus

A plus sign stacked above a minus sign.

\pm

U+00B1

Infinity

A figure-eight shape rotated through 90 degrees. The symbol resembles a figure of 8 lying on its side.

\infty

U+221E

=

Equals

Two short, parallel horizontal lines of equal length.

=

U+003D

Not equal to

Two short, parallel horizontal lines of equal length struck through with a diagonal line sloping up from left to right.

\neq or \ne

U+2260

Approximately

A short, horizontal, wavy line. The first wave is concave down and the second wave is concave up.

\sim

U+223C

×

Multiplication sign

An X-shaped cross. The symbol resembles a lowercase letter X.

\times

U+00D7

÷

Division sign

A horizontal line with one small dot positioned centrally above the line and one small dot positioned centrally below the line.

\div

U+00F7

!

Factorial

A vertical line positioned above a small dot. The symbol is identical to an exclamation mark.

!

U+0021

Proportional to

A horizontal figure-eight shape with a gap on the right side of the righthand loop. The symbol resembles a lapel ribbon rotated counterclockwise through 90 degrees.

\propto

U+221D

<

Less Than

A sharp-angled, left-facing arrowhead. The symbol resembles a V-shape pointing to the left.

<

U+003C

Much less than

Two stacked, left-facing arrowheads. The symbol resembles two V-shapes or chevrons positioned side by side and pointing to the left.

\ll

U+226A

>

Greater than

A sharp-angled, right-facing arrowhead. The symbol resembles a V-shape pointing to the right.

>

U+003E

Much greater than

Two stacked, right-facing arrowheads. The symbol resembles two V-shapes or chevrons positioned side by side and pointing to the right.

\gg

U+226B

Less than or equal to

A sharp-angled, left-facing arrowhead, resembling a V-shape pointing to the left, is positioned above a short, horizontal line.

\leq

U+2264

Greater than or equal to

A sharp-angled, right-facing arrowhead, resembling a V-shape pointing to the right, is positioned above a short, horizontal line.

\geq or \ge

U+2265

Minus plus

A short, horizontal line stacked above a cross. The symbol is identical to a minus sign stacked above a plus sign.

\mp

U+2213

Approximately equal to

A short, wavy line stacked above two short, parallel horizontal lines of equal length. The symbol is identical to a tilde stacked above an equals sign.

\cong

U+2245

Almost equal to

Two stacked, short, horizontal, parallel wavy lines. The symbol is identical to two vertically stacked tilde symbols.

\approx

U+2248

Identical to

A stack of 3 short, parallel horizontal lines of equal length.

\equiv

U+2261

For all

An inverted, uppercase letter A.

\forall

U+2200

Complement

An uppercase letter C.

\complement

U+2201

Partial Differential

An italicized, lowercase letter d with ascender curving to the left.

\partial

U+2202

Radical Sign

A checkmark-like symbol with a horizontal line extending to the right from the upper tip of the diagonal.

\sqrt

U+221A

Cube root

A square root symbol with a small number 3 positioned in the upper left corner.

\cbrt

U+221B

Fourth root

A square root symbol with a small number 4 positioned in the upper left corner.

\qdrt

U+221C

Union

An upward-facing, uppercase letter U-shape with a wide bowl.

\cup

U+222A

Intersection

A downward-facing, uppercase letter U-shape with a wide bowl.

\cap

U+2229

Empty set

A circle with a diagonal line struck through it. The symbol resembles a zero struck through with a diagonal line sloping up from left to right.

\emptyset

U+2205

%

Percentage

A diagonal line with a small zero above the line to the upper left and a small zero below the line to the lower right.

%

U+0025

°

Degrees

A small circle aligned above center.

\degree

U+00B0

Degrees Fahrenheit

An uppercase letter F with a small circular degree symbol positioned to the upper left of the letter.

\degf

U+2109

Degrees Celsius

An uppercase letter C with a small circular degree symbol positioned to the upper left of the letter.

\degc

U+2103

Increment

An isosceles triangle with the short base side at the bottom.

\inc

U+2206

Nabla (Gradient)

An inverted isosceles triangle with the short base side at the top.

\nabla

U+2207

There exists

A horizontally flipped, uppercase letter E, pointing to the left.

\exists

U+2203

There does not exist

A horizontally flipped, uppercase letter E pointing to the left, with a diagonal line struck through it and sloping from left up to right.

\nexists

U+2204

Element of

An uppercase letter E with a curved stem. The symbol resembles an uppercase letter C with a horizontal line positioned symmetrically.

\in

U+2208

Contains as member

A horizontally flipped, uppercase letter E with a curved stem. The symbol resembles a horizontally flipped uppercase letter C with a horizontal line positioned symmetrically.

\ni

U+220B

Left Arrow

A straight, horizontal arrow pointing to the left.

\leftarrow or \gets

U+2190

Upward Arrow

A straight, vertical arrow pointing upwards.

\uparrow

U+2191

Right Arrow

A straight, horizontal arrow pointing to the right.

\rightarrow

U+2192

Downward Arrow

A straight, vertical arrow pointing downwards.

\downarrow

U+2193

Left-right Arrow

A horizontal line with arrowheads positioned at either end, pointing to the left and the right.

\leftrightarrow

U+2194

Therefore

Three small dots forming an equilateral triangle, with apex pointing upwards.

\therefore

U+2234

+

Plus

A simple cross formed by the intersection of a short, vertical line and a short, horizontal line.

+

U+002B

Minus

A single, short horizontal line, aligned centrally.

\-

U+2212

¬

Not sign

A small L-shaped hook formed by a short, horizontal line with a very short vertical line leading downwards from the right end of the horizontal line. The symbol resembles an uppercase letter L, flipped horizontally and rotated counterclockwise through 90 degrees.

\neg

U+00AC

α

Alpha

A cursive, lowercase letter A with a small upper right ear and a short, curved tail.

\alpha

U+03B1

β

Beta

A vertical line flows into a curved number 3 shape. The symbol resembles an uppercase letter B with a short tail on the descender.

\beta

U+03B2

γ

Gamma

A lowercase V-shape with a vertical tail. The symbol resembles a stylized lowercase letter Y.

\gamma

U+03B3

δ

Delta

The symbol resembles a rounded, lowercase letter D with a short, curved ascender that loops to the right.

\delta

U+03B4

ϵ

Variant Epsilon

A small, curved uppercase letter E. The symbol resembles a horizontally flipped number 3.

\varepsilon

U+03F5

ε

Epsilon

A small, curved uppercase letter E. The letter resembles a lowercase letter C with a short horizontal line positioned symmetrically.

\epsilon

U+03B5

θ

Theta

A vertical oval with a horizontal bar struck through the center. The symbol resembles a zero struck through with a horizontal line.

\theta

U+03B8

ϑ

Variant Theta

An elongated version of theta with a curved tail. The symbol resembles a lowercase letter G or a curved number 9.

\vartheta

U+03D1

μ

Mu

A lowercase letter U with a tail extended downwards from the left side.

\mu

U+03BC

π

Pi

A small, table-like shape, resembling a lowercase letter N with a straight, horizontal upper arch.

\pi

U+03C0

ρ

Rho

A curved, lowercase letter P with a shortened tail.

\rho

U+03C1

σ

Sigma

A lowercase letter O with a horizontal tail leading to the right from the upper right corner of the upper arch.

\sigma

U+03C3

τ

Tau

A lowercase letter T featuring a straight, horizontal line and a vertical line with a right-facing, hooked lower tip.

\tau

U+03C4

ϕ

Variant Phi

A variant of lowercase Greek letter phi. The symbol resembles a lowercase letter U with the right arm extending and curving inwards to form a straight line down through the center of the bowl.

\varphi

U+03D5

ω

Omega

A curved, lowercase letter W.

\omega

U+03C9

Asterisk Operator

A centered small, six-pointed star. The symbol resembles a single dot with 6 spokes.

\ast

U+2217

Bullet operator

A single, small dot positioned centrally.

\bullet

U+2219

Vertical ellipsis

Three small dots stacked vertically.

\vdots

U+22EE

Midline Horizontal Ellipsis

Three small dots arranged horizontally and aligned centrally.

\cdots

U+22EF

Upward Right Diagonal Ellipsis

Three small dots arranged diagonally, sloping upwards from left to right.

\rddots

U+22F0

Downward Right Diagonal Ellipsis

Three small dots arranged diagonally, sloping downwards from left to right.

\ddots

U+22F1

Aleph

A diagonal line slopes from left down to right. A curved vertical line leads down from the upper end of the diagonal and a curved vertical line leads up from the lower end of the diagonal. The symbol resembles a stylized uppercase letter N.

\aleph

U+2135

Beth (Second infinite cardinal)

A horizontal line with a curved, inverted L-shaped line curving up and to the left from the right end of the horizontal line.

\beth

U+2136

End of proof (Q.E.D.)

A small, filled-in square.

\qed

U+220E

Greek Letters

This table provides symbols relevant to Greek letters, accompanied by their descriptions, symbol visual description, Unicode, and respective AutoCorrect commands in Word.

Symbol

Symbol Name

Symbol Visual Description

AutoCorrect Command

Unicode

α

Alpha (lowercase)

Lowercase Greek letter alpha. A cursive lowercase letter A with a small upper right ear and a short, curved tail.

\alpha

U+03B1

Α

Alpha (uppercase)

Uppercase Greek letter A. The symbol is identical to an uppercase letter A.

\Alpha

U+0391

β

Beta (lowercase)

Lowercase Greek letter beta. A vertical line flows into a curved number 3 shape. The symbol resembles an uppercase letter B with a short tail on the descender.

\beta

U+03B2

Β

Beta (uppercase)

Uppercase Greek letter B. The symbol is identical to an uppercase letter B.

\Beta

U+0392

γ

Gamma (lowercase)

Lowercase Greek letter, gamma. The symbol resembles a stylized lowercase letter Y.

\gamma

U+03B3

Γ

Gamma (uppercase)

Uppercase Greek letter gamma. A long vertical line with a short horizontal line leading to the right from the upper end of the vertical line. The horizontal line is capped with a vertical serif tip. The symbol resembles a vertically flipped uppercase letter L.

\Gamma

U+0393

δ

Delta (lowercase)

Lowercase Greek letter delta. The symbol resembles a rounded, lowercase letter D with a short, curved ascender that loops to the right.

\delta

U+03B4

Δ

Delta (uppercase)

Uppercase Greek letter delta. The symbol is presented as an isosceles triangle with the short base side at the bottom.

\Delta

U+0394

ϵ

Variant Epsilon

Lowercase Greek letter epsilon. The letter resembles a small, curved uppercase letter E or a horizontally flipped number 3.

\varepsilon

U+03F5

ε

Epsilon (lowercase)

A variant of Greek letter epsilon. The symbol resembles a curved uppercase letter E or a horizontally flipped lowercase letter C with a horizontal line positioned symmetrically.

\epsilon

U+03B5

Ε

Epsilon (uppercase)

Uppercase Greek letter epsilon. The symbol is identical to an uppercase letter E.

\Epsilon

U+0395

ζ

Zeta (lowercase)

Lowercase Greek letter zeta. The symbol resembles a cursive lowercase letter Z with a short, descending tail.

\zeta

U+03B6

Ζ

Zeta (uppercase)

Uppercase Greek letter zeta. The symbol is identical to an uppercase letter Z.

\Zeta

U+0396

η

Eta (lowercase)

Lowercase Greek letter Eta. The symbol resembles a lowercase letter N with a slightly longer descending right tail.

\eta

U+03B7

Η

Eta (uppercase)

Uppercase Greek letter eta. The symbol is identical to an uppercase letter H.

\Eta

U+0397

θ

Theta (lowercase)

Lowercase Greek letter theta. A zero with a horizontal bar through the center.

\theta

U+03B8

ϑ

Variant Theta (lowercase)

An elongated version of theta with a curved tail. The symbol resembles a lowercase letter G or a curved number 9.

\vartheta

U+03D1

Θ

Theta (uppercase)

Uppercase Greek letter Theta. The symbol resembles an uppercase letter O with a short, horizontal line positioned in the center.

\Theta

U+0398

ι

Iota (lowercase)

Lowercase Greek letter iota. The symbol resembles a lowercase letter I without a dot.

\iota

U+03B9

Ι

Iota (uppercase)

Uppercase Greek letter iota. The symbol is identical to an uppercase letter I.

\Iota

U+0399

κ

Kappa (lowercase)

Lowercase Greek letter kappa. The symbol resembles a small uppercase letter K.

\kappa

U+03BA

Κ

Kappa (uppercase)

Uppercase Greek letter kappa. The symbol is identical to the uppercase letter K.

\Kappa

U+039A

λ

Lambda (lowercase)

Lowercase Greek letter lambda. The symbol resembles an inverted uppercase Y.

\lambda

U+03BB

Λ

Lambda (uppercase)

Uppercase Greek letter lambda. The symbol resembles an inverted uppercase letter V or an uppercase letter A without the horizontal crossbar.

\Lambda

U+039B

μ

Mu (lowercase)

Lowercase Greek letter mu. The symbol resembles a lowercase letter U with a straight tail extending down from the left side.

\mu

U+03BC

Μ

Mu (uppercase)

Uppercase Greek letter mu. The symbol is identical to an uppercase letter M.

\Mu

U+039C

ν

Nu (lowercase)

Lowercase Greek letter nu. The symbol resembles a lowercase letter V but with slightly curved arms.

\nu

U+03BD

Ν

Nu (uppercase)

Uppercase Greek letter nu. The symbol is identical to an uppercase letter N.

\Nu

U+039D

ξ

Xi (lowercase)

Lowercase Greek letter xi. The symbol resembles a horizontally flipped number 3 with a short, descending tail.

\xi

U+03BE

Ξ

Xi (uppercase)

Uppercase Greek letter xi. The symbol is presented as three, stacked horizontal lines, with the middle line slightly shorter than the upper and lower lines. The symbol resembles an uppercase letter E without the vertical stem.

\Xi

U+039E

ο

Omicron (lowercase)

Lowercase Greek letter omicron. The symbol resembles a lowercase letter O.

\omicron

U+03BF

Ο

Omicron (uppercase)

Uppercase Greek letter omicron. The symbol is identical to an uppercase letter O.

\Omicron

U+039F

π

Pi (lowercase)

Lowercase Greek letter pi. The symbol features a small, table-like shape, resembling a lowercase letter N with a straight, horizontal upper arch.

\pi

U+03C0

ϖ

Variant Pi (lowercase)

A variant of lowercase Greek letter pi. The symbol features a horizontal line stacked above a curved, double-arched shape resembling a lowercase letter W.

\varpi

U+03D6

Π

Pi (uppercase)

Uppercase Greek letter pi. The symbol resembles an open rectangle with the lower base side missing.

\Pi

U+03A0

ρ

Rho (lowercase)

Lowercase Greek letter rho. The symbol resembles a lowercase letter P with a rounded bowl and a short, straight descender.

\rho

U+03C1

ϱ

Variant Rho (lowercase)

A variant of lowercase Greek letter rho. The symbol resembles a lowercase letter P with a descender curving to the right.

\varrho

U+03F1

Ρ

Rho (uppercase)

Uppercase Greek letter rho. The symbol is identical to an uppercase letter P.

\Rho

U+03A1

σ

Sigma (lowercase)

Lowercase Greek letter sigma. The symbol resembles lowercase letter O with a horizontal ear leading from the upper right corner.

\sigma

U+03C3

ς

Variant Sigma (lowercase)

A variant of the Greek lowercase letter sigma. The symbol resembles a lowercase letter C with a short, curved tail.

\varsigma

U+03C2

Σ

Sigma (uppercase)

Uppercase Greek letter sigma. The symbol is formed from upper and lower horizontal lines connected by a V-shape pointing to the right. The symbol resembles a stylized uppercase letter E formed with straight, angular lines.

\Sigma

U+03A3

τ

Tau (lowercase)

Lowercase Greek letter tau. The symbol resembles a lowercase letter T and features a straight, horizontal line and a vertical line with a right-facing, hooked lower tip.

\tau

U+03C4

Τ

Tau (uppercase)

Uppercase Greek letter tau. The symbol is identical to an uppercase letter T.

\Tau

U+03A4

υ

Upsilon (lowercase)

Lowercase Greek letter upsilon. The symbol resembles a rounded, lowercase letter U.

\upsilon

U+03C5

Υ

Upsilon (uppercase)

Uppercase Greek letter upsilon. The symbol is identical to an uppercase letter Y.

\Upsilon

U+03A5

ϕ

Variant Phi

A variant of lowercase Greek letter phi. The symbol resembles a lowercase letter U with the right arm extending and curving inwards to form a straight line down through the center of the bowl.

\varphi

U+03D5

φ

Phi (lowercase)

Lowercase Greek letter phi. The symbol features a small circle with a vertical line running through the center. The symbol resembles a lowercase letter O struck through with a vertical line.

\phi

U+03C6

Φ

Phi (uppercase)

Uppercase Greek letter phi. The symbol features a circle with a vertical line running through the center.

\Phi

U+03A6

χ

Chi (lowercase)

Lowercase Greek letter chi. The symbol resembles an uppercase letter X presented in italics.

\chi

U+03C7

Χ

Chi (uppercase)

Uppercase Greek letter chi. The symbol is identical to an uppercase letter X.

\Chi

U+03A7

ψ

Psi (lowercase)

Lowercase Greek letter psi. The symbol resembles a trident and is formed from a lowercase letter U with a vertical line positioned symmetrically through the center of the bowl.

\psi

U+03C8

Ψ

Psi (uppercase)

Uppercase Greek letter psi. The symbol resembles a trident and is formed from a uppercase letter U with a vertical line positioned symmetrically through the center of the bowl.

\Psi

U+03A8

ω

Omega (lowercase)

Lowercase Greek letter omega. The symbol resembles a curved lowercase letter W.

\omega

U+03C9

Ω

Omega (uppercase)

Uppercase Greek letter omega. The symbol resembles an open horseshoe pointing downwards or an inverted, uppercase letter U with short, horizontal lines positioned at each tip.

\Omega

U+03A9

Letter-Like Symbols

This table provides symbols relevant to letter like symbols, accompanied by their descriptions, symbol visual description, Unicode, and respective AutoCorrect commands in Word.

Symbol

Symbol Name

Symbol Visual Description

AutoCorrect Command

Unicode

For all

An inverted, uppercase letter A.

\forall

U+2200

Complement

An uppercase letter C.

\complement

U+2201

Complex numbers

A double-struck, uppercase letter C. The symbol resembles an outlined uppercase letter C formed from double lines.

\doubleC

U+2102

Partial differential

An italicized, lowercase letter d with ascender curving to the left.

\partial

U+2202

ð

Latin small letter Eth

An italicized, lowercase letter d with ascender curving to the left. The ascender is struck through with a diagonal line sloping up from left to right.

n/a

U+00F0

Euler Constant

A curved, uppercase letter E. The symbol resembles a horizontally flipped number 3.

n/a

U+2107

Ϝ

Greek Capital Digamma

A small, curved uppercase letter F with the midarm featuring a downward curve at the tip.

n/a

U+03DC

Turned Capital F

An uppercase letter F rotated 180 degrees. The symbol resembles an uppercase letter F which has been flipped horizontally and inverted.

n/a

U+2132

Script small G

A cursive script, lowercase letter G.

\scriptg

U+210A

Script Capital H

A cursive script, uppercase letter H.

\scriptH

U+210B

Hilbert Space

A Gothic script, lowercase letter H.

\frakturH

U+210D

Planck Constant

A cursive script, lowercase letter H.

n/a

U+210E

Planck Constant over Two Pi

A cursive script, lowercase letter H with the ascender struck through with a diagonal line sloping up from left to right.

\hbar

U+210F

Turned Greek letter small Iota

A lowercase letter I with the dot removed, rotated through 180 degrees.

n/a

U+2129

ı

Latin small letter dotless I

A lowercase letter I with the dot removed.

n/a

U+0131

Imaginary Part

A cursive script, uppercase letter J.

\frakturI or \lm

U+2111

j

Latin small letter J

A lowercase letter J.

n/a

U+006A

ϰ

Greek Kappa Symbol

A small, cursive script uppercase letter K. The symbol resembles a small uppercase letter N which has been flipped horizontally.

n/a

U+03F0

Laplace Transform

A cursive script, uppercase letter L with a hooked ascender.

\scriptL

U+2112

Script small L

A cursive script, lowercase letter L.

\scriptl

U+2113

Natural numbers

A double-struck, uppercase letter N. The symbol resembles an uppercase letter N with its outlined diagonal stroke formed from double lines.

\mathbb{N}

U+2115

Weierstrass p

A stylized, cursive, lowercase letter P. The symbol features an S-shaped, vertical stem and a rounded bowl.

\wp

U+2118

Rational numbers

A double-struck, uppercase letter Q. The symbol resembles an outlined uppercase letter Q formed from double lines.

\mathbb{Q}

U+211A

Script Capital R

A cursive script, uppercase letter R.

\mathscr{R}

U+211B

Real part

A stylized, uppercase letter R featuring a Gothic script design.

\frakturR or \Re

U+211C

Real numbers

A double-struck, uppercase letter R. The symbol resembles an outlined uppercase letter R formed from double lines.

\mathbb{R}

U+211D

Integers

A double-struck, uppercase letter Z. The symbol resembles an uppercase letter Z with its outlined diagonal stroke formed from double lines.

\mathbb{Z}

U+2124

Inverted ohm (mho)

An inverted ohm sign. The symbol is identical to an inverted uppercase omega sign. The symbol resembles an open horseshoe pointing upwards.

\mho

U+2127

Angstrom

An uppercase letter A with a small circle positioned directly above it.

\AA

U+212B

Script Capital B

A cursive script, uppercase letter B featuring a curved swash leading left from the upper end of the stem.

\mathscr{B}

U+212C

Estimated symbol

A rounded, lowercase letter E. The symbol resembles a standard lowercase letter E.

\euro (not exact)

U+212E

Script Capital E

A cursive script, uppercase letter E. The symbol resembles an italic, horizontally flipped number 3.

\mathscr{E}

U+2130

There exists

A horizontally flipped, uppercase letter E.

\exists

U+2203

There does not exist

A horizontally flipped, uppercase letter E struck through with a diagonal line sloping up from left up to right.

\nexists

U+2204

For all

A cursive script, uppercase letter F.

\mathscr{F}

U+2131

Script Capital M

A cursive script, uppercase letter M.

\mathscr{M}

U+2133

Script small O

A cursive script, lowercase letter O.

\mathscr{o}

U+2134

Aleph

A diagonal line slopes from left down to right. A curved vertical line leads down from the upper end of the diagonal and a curved vertical line leads up from the lower end of the diagonal. The symbol resembles a stylized uppercase letter N.

\aleph

U+2135

Bet (second transfinite cardinal)

A horizontal line with a curved, inverted L-shaped line curving up and to the left from the right end of the horizontal line.

\beth

U+2136

Gimel (third transfinite cardinal)

A horizontally flipped, uppercase letter C with a short diagonal line extending downwards to the right from the center of the curve. The symbol resembles a stooped figure walking from left to right.

\gimel

U+2137

Dalet (fourth transfinite cardinal)

A curved uppercase letter L, rotated counterclockwise through 180 degrees. The symbol resembles a stylized number 7.

\daleth

U+2138

Common Binary Operators

This table provides symbols relevant to common binary operators, accompanied by their descriptions, symbol visual description, Unicode, and respective AutoCorrect commands in Word.

Symbol

Symbol Name

Symbol Visual Description

AutoCorrect Command

Unicode

+

Plus

A simple cross formed by the intersection of a short, vertical line and a short, horizontal line.

+

U+002B

Minus

A single, short horizontal line, aligned centrally.

\-

U+2212

÷

Division Sign

A horizontal line with one small dot positioned centrally above the line and one small dot positioned centrally below the line.

\div

U+00F7

×

Multiplication Sign

An X-shaped cross, resembling a lowercase letter X.

\times

U+00D7

±

Plus Minus

A plus sign stacked above a minus sign.

\pm

U+00B1

Minus Plus

A minus sign stacked above a plus sign.

\mp

U+2213

Proportional To

A horizontal figure-eight shape with a gap on the right side of the righthand loop. The symbol resembles a lapel ribbon rotated counterclockwise through 90 degrees.

\propto

U+221D

Division Slash

A diagonal line sloping up from left to right.

\ldiv

U+2215

Asterisk Operator

A centered, small, six-pointed star. The symbol resembles a single dot with 6 spokes.

\ast

U+2217

Ring Operator

A centered, small circle.

\circ

U+2218

Bullet Operator

A single, small dot aligned centrally.

\bullet

U+2219

Dot Operator

A single, medium sized dot aligned centrally.

\cdot

U+22C5

Intersection

A downward-facing, uppercase letter U-shape with a wide bowl.

\cap

U+2229

Union

An upward-facing, uppercase letter U-shape with a wide bowl.

\cup

U+222A

Multiset Union

An upward-facing, uppercase letter U-shape with a wide bowl and a small plus sign positioned in the lower center of the bowl.

\uplus

U+228E

Square Cap

A downward-facing, flat-bottomed, uppercase letter U shape. The symbol resembles a small square with the lower side removed.

\sqcap

U+2293

Square Cup

A upward-facing, flat-bottomed uppercase letter U shape. The symbol resembles a small square with the upper side removed.

\sqcup

U+2294

Logical AND

An upwards pointing arrowhead. The symbol resembles an inverted uppercase letter V.

\wedge

U+2227

Logical OR

A downwards pointing arrowhead. The symbol resembles an uppercase letter V.

\vee

U+2228

Common Relational Operators

This table provides symbols relevant to common relational operators, accompanied by their descriptions, symbol visual description, Unicode, and respective AutoCorrect commands in Word.

Symbol

Symbol Name

Symbol Visual Description

AutoCorrect Command

Unicode

=

Equals

Two short, parallel horizontal lines of equal length.

=

U+003D

Not equal

Two short, parallel horizontal lines of equal length struck through with a diagonal line sloping up from left to right.

\neq or \ne

U+2260

<

Less than

A sharp-angled, left-facing arrowhead, resembling a V-shape pointing to the left.

<

U+003C

>

Greater than

A sharp-angled, right-facing arrowhead, resembling a V-shape pointing to the right.

>

U+003E

Less than or equal

A sharp-angled, left-facing arrowhead, resembling a V-shape pointing to the left, is positioned above a short, horizontal line.

\leq

U+2264

Greater than or equal

A sharp-angled, right-facing arrowhead, resembling a V-shape pointing to the right, is positioned above a short, horizontal line.

\geq or \ge

U+2265

Not less than

A sharp-angled, left-facing arrowhead, resembling a V-shape pointing to the left, struck through with a diagonal line sloping up from left to right.

\nless

U+226E

Not less than or equal

A sharp-angled, left-facing arrowhead, resembling a V-shape pointing to the left, is positioned above a short, horizontal line, and struck through with a diagonal line sloping upwards from left to right.

\nleq

U+2270

Not greater than

A sharp-angled, right-facing arrowhead, resembling a V-shape pointing to the right, struck through with a diagonal line sloping up from left to right.

\ngt

U+226F

Not greater than or equal

A sharp-angled, right-facing arrowhead, resembling a V-shape pointing to the right, is positioned above a short, horizontal line, and struck through with a diagonal line sloping upwards from left to right.

\ngeq

U+2271

Identical to

A stack of three short, parallel horizontal lines of equal length.

\equiv

U+2261

Tilde (similar to)

A short, horizontal, wavy line.

\sim

U+223C

Asymptotically equal to

A short, horizontal, wavy line positioned directly above a short, horizontal straight line.

\simeq

U+2243

Almost equal to

Two, short, horizontal wavy lines, stacked one above the other.

\approx

U+2248

Congruent to

A short, horizontal, wavy line stacked above two short, horizontal, parallel lines. The symbol is identical to a tilde positioned directly above an equals sign.

\cong

U+2245

Not identical to

A stack of 3 short, parallel horizontal lines of equal length struck through with a diagonal line sloping up from left to right.

\nequiv

U+2262

Not asymptotically equal

A short, horizontal, wavy line positioned directly above a short, horizontal straight line. Both lines are struck through with a diagonal line sloping up from left to right.

\nsimeq

U+2244

Not almost equal to

Two, short, horizontal wavy lines, stacked one above the other and struck through with a diagonal line sloping up from left to right.

\napprox

U+2249

Neither Approximately Nor Actually Equal To

A short, horizontal, wavy line stacked directly above 2 short, parallel, horizontal straight lines, and struck through with a diagonal line sloping up from left to right. The symbol resembles a tilde stacked above an equals sign and struck through.

\ncong

U+2247

Proportional to

A horizontal figure-eight shape with a gap on the right side of the righthand loop. The symbol resembles a lapel ribbon rotated counterclockwise through 90 degrees.

\propto

U+221D

Much less than

Two left-facing arrowheads positioned side by side, resembling two V-shapes or chevrons pointing to the left. The symbol resembles the Rewind symbol.

\ll

U+226A

Much greater than

Two right-facing arrowheads positioned side by side, resembling two V-shapes of chevrons pointing to the right. The symbol resembles the Fast Forward symbol.

\gg

U+226B

Element of

An uppercase letter E with a curved stem. The symbol resembles an uppercase letter C with a horizontal line positioned symmetrically.

\in

U+2208

Contains as member

A horizontally flipped uppercase letter E with a curved stem. The symbol resembles a horizontally flipped uppercase letter C with a horizontal line positioned symmetrically.

\ni

U+220B

Not an element of

An uppercase letter E with a curved stem struck through with a diagonal line sloping upwards from left to right. The symbol resembles an uppercase letter C with a horizontal line positioned symmetrically and struck through with a diagonal line sloping up from left to right.

\notin

U+2209

Subset of

A right-facing, uppercase letter U. The symbol resembles an uppercase letter U rotated clockwise 90 degrees.

\subset

U+2282

Superset of

A left-facing, uppercase letter U. The symbol resembles an uppercase letter U rotated counterclockwise 90 degrees.

\supset

U+2283

Subset of or equal to

A right-facing, uppercase letter U positioned above a short, horizontal line. The symbol resembles an uppercase letter U rotated clockwise 90 degrees and positioned above a short, horizontal line.

\subseteq

U+2286

Superset of or equal to

A left-facing, uppercase letter U positioned above a short, horizontal line. The symbol resembles an uppercase letter U rotated counterclockwise degrees and positioned above a short, horizontal line.

\supseteq

U+2287

Precedes

A curved less than symbol. The symbol resembles a curved, left-pointing V-shape.

\prec

U+227A

Succeeds

A curved more than symbol. The symbol resembles a curved, right-pointing V-shape.

\succ

U+227B

Precedes or equal to

A curved, left-facing V-shape positioned above a shallow concave down, curved line. The symbol resembles a curved less than symbol positioned above a curved, concave down arc, which is aligned parallel with the lower arm of the V shape.

\preceq

U+227C

Succeeds or equal to

A curved, left-facing V-shape positioned above a shallow concave down, curved line. The symbol resembles a curved less than symbol positioned above a curved, concave down arc, which is aligned parallel with the lower arm of the V shape.

\succeq

U+227D

Square subset

A horizontal rectangle with a missing right side. The symbol resembles a square shaped uppercase letter C.

\sqsubset

U+228F

Square superset

A horizontal rectangle with a missing left side. The symbol resembles a horizontally flipped, square shaped uppercase letter C.

\sqsupset

U+2290

Square subset or equal

A horizontal rectangle with a missing right side, positioned directly above a single, short, horizontal line.

\sqsubseteq

U+2291

Square superset or equal

A horizontal rectangle with a missing left side, positioned directly above a single, short, horizontal line.

\sqsupseteq

U+2292

Parallel to

Two parallel, vertical lines positioned closely together. The symbol resembles an elongated equals sign rotated 90 degrees.

\parallel

U+2225

Perpendicular to

The symbol is formed from a horizontal line intersecting at the center with a vertical line which leads upwards to form a perpendicular, right angle. The symbol resembles an inverted uppercase letter T.

\perp or \bot

U+22A5

Proves

The symbol is formed from a short, vertical line intersecting with a short, horizontal line which leads to the right from the center of the vertical line. The symbol resembles an uppercase letter T rotated counterclockwise through 90 degrees.

\vdash

U+22A2

Does Not Yield

The symbol is formed from a short, vertical line intersecting with a short, horizontal line which leads to the left from the center of the vertical line. The symbol resembles an uppercase letter T rotated clockwise through 90 degrees.

\dashv

U+22A3

Natural join

The symbol is formed from a small, right facing, equilateral triangle intersecting with a small, left facing, equilateral triangle so that their apexes meet. The symbol resembles a bowtie shape.

\bowtie

U+22C8

Approximately equal or image of

A shallow, concave upwards arc positioned directly above a concave downwards arc. The symbol resembles a curved equals sign constructed from a right parenthesis rotated 90 degrees clockwise positioned above a left parenthesis rotated 90 degrees clockwise.

\asymp

U+224D

Basic N-ary Operators

This table provides symbols relevant to basic n-ary operators, accompanied by their descriptions, symbol visual description, Unicode, and respective AutoCorrect commands in Word.

Symbol

Symbol Name

Symbol Visual Description

AutoCorrect Command

Unicode

Summation

The symbol is formed from upper and lower horizontal lines connected by a V-shape pointing to the right. The symbol resembles a stylized uppercase letter E formed with straight, angular lines.

\sum

U+2211

Integral

An elongated, italic S-shape. The symbol resembles a vertical line with a right-facing hook at the upper end and a left-facing hook at the lower end.

\int

U+222B

Double Integral

A double, elongated, italic S-shape. The symbol resembles two S-shaped integral symbols presented side by side.

\iint

U+222C

Triple Integral

A triple, elongated, italic S-shape. The symbol resembles three integral symbols presented side by side.

\iiint

U+222D

Contour Integral

An elongated, italic S-shape overlaid by a small empty circle positioned centrally. The symbol is identical to a single integral symbol overlaid by a small circle.

\oint

U+222E

Surface Integral

A double, elongated, italic S-shape overlaid with a short ellipse positioned centrally. The symbol resembles 2 integral symbols positioned side by side and overlaid with a horizontal oval.

\oiint

U+222F

Volume Integral

A triple, elongated, italic S-shape overlaid with a long ellipse positioned centrally. The symbol resembles 3 integral symbols positioned side by side and overlaid with a horizontal oval.

\oiiint

U+2230

Clockwise Integral

An elongated, italic S-shape overlaid by a small , semi-circular arrow leading in a clockwise direction. The symbol resembles a single integral symbol struck through with a arched, clockwise arrow.

\cwint

U+2231

Clockwise Contour Integral

An elongated, italic S-shape overlaid by a small , circular arrow leading in a clockwise direction. The symbol resembles a single integral symbol overlaid by a clockwise, circular arrow.

\coint

U+2232

Anticlockwise Contour Integral

An elongated, italic S-shape overlaid by a small , circular arrow leading in a counterclockwise direction. The symbol resembles a single integral symbol overlaid by a counterclockwise, circular arrow.

\aoint

U+2233

Product

A bold, vertical, open rectangle with the lower base side missing. The symbol resembles a straight-sided, lowercase letter N.

\prod

U+220F

Coproduct

A bold, vertical, open rectangle with the upper side missing. The symbol resembles a straight-sided, uppercase letter U.

\amalg

U+2210

N-ary Intersection

A downward-facing, uppercase letter U-shape with a wide bowl.

\bigcap

U+22C2

N-ary Union

An upward-facing, uppercase letter U-shape with a wide bowl.

\bigcup

U+22C3

N-ary Logical And

A bold, upwards pointing arrowhead. The symbol resembles an inverted uppercase letter V.

\bigwedge

U+22C0

N-ary Logical Or

A bold, downwards pointing arrowhead. The symbol resembles an uppercase letter V.

\bigvee

U+22C1

N-ary Circled Dot Operator

A bold circle aligned centrally with a small dot positioned at the center.

\bigodot

U+2A00

N-ary Circled Times Operator

A bold circle aligned centrally and enclosing an X shape.

\bigotimes

U+2A02

N-ary Union Operator with Plus

An upward-facing, uppercase letter U-shape with a wide bowl and a small plus sign positioned in the lower center of the bowl.

\biguplus

U+2A04

N-ary Intersection Operator with Dot

An upward-facing, uppercase letter U-shape with a wide bowl and a small dot positioned in the lower center of the bowl.

\bigcapdot

U+2A03

Advanced Binary Operators

This table provides symbols relevant to advanced binary operators, accompanied by their descriptions, symbol visual description, Unicode, and respective AutoCorrect commands in Word.

Symbol

Symbol Name

Symbol Visual Description

AutoCorrect Command

Unicode

Dot Plus

A plus sign with a small dot positioned directly above it.

\dotplus

U+2214

Dot Minus

A minus sign with a small dot positioned directly above it.

\dotminus

U+2238

Set Minus (Backslash)

A diagonal line sloping down from left to right.

\setminus

U+2216

Double Intersection

A downward-facing uppercase letter U-shape with a wide bowl. A smaller, downward-facing lowercase letter U-shape is positioned inside the larger U shape, creating an double-struck, inverted uppercase U shape.

\Cap

U+22D2

Double Union

A upward-facing, uppercase letter U-shape with a wide bowl. A smaller, upward-facing lowercase letter U-shape is positioned inside the larger U shape, creating an double-struck, uppercase U shape.

\Cup

U+22D3

Squared Minus

A square with a horizontal line positioned across the middle. The symbol resembles a square divided into 2 equal rectangles by a horizontal line.

\boxminus

U+229F

Squared Times

A square containing an X shape. The symbol resembles a square divided into 4 equal triangular quadrants by 2 diagonal lines connecting its opposing corners.

\boxtimes

U+22A0

Squared Dot Operator

A square containing a small dot centered in the middle.

\boxdot

U+22A1

Squared Plus

A square containing a plus sign. The symbol resembles a square divided into 4 quadrants by a centered vertical line and a centered horizontal line.

\boxplus

U+229E

Division Times

A multiplication sign overlaid by a division sign. The symmetrical symbol features an X shape overlaid by a centrally aligned, short, horizontal line with a small dot positioned between the upper arms of the X and a second small dot positioned between the lower arms of the X.

\divideontimes

U+22C7

Left Normal Factor Semidirect Product

The symbol is formed from a small, right facing, equilateral triangle intersecting with a small, left facing, equilateral triangle so that their apexes meet. The base line of the left-facing triangle is missing. The symbol resembles a bowtie shape with the vertical base line of the left-facing triangle removed.

\ltimes

U+22C9

Right Normal Factor Semidirect Product

The symbol is formed from a small, right facing, equilateral triangle intersecting with a small, left facing, equilateral triangle so that their apexes meet. The base line of the right-facing triangle is missing. The symbol resembles a bowtie shape with the vertical base line of the right-facing triangle removed.

\rtimes

U+22CA

Left Semidirect Product

A diagonal line sloping down from left to right and intersecting at the center with a short, perpendicular, diagonal line sloping down from right to left from the center point of the larger diagonal. The symbol resembles an uppercase letter T with a long horizontal bar, rotated 45 degrees clockwise.

\leftthreetimes

U+22CB

Right Semidirect Product

A diagonal line sloping up from left to right and intersecting at the center with a short, perpendicular, diagonal line sloping down from left to right from the center point of the larger diagonal. The symbol resembles an uppercase letter T with a long horizontal bar, rotated 45 degrees counterclockwise.

\rightthreetimes

U+22CC

Curly Logical And

A curved, inverted, uppercase letter V. The symbol resembles a curved, upward pointing V-shape.

\curlywedge

U+22CF

Curly Logical OR

A curved, uppercase letter V. The symbol resembles a curved, downward pointing V-shape.

\curlyvee

U+22CE

Circled Dash

A circle containing a centered, horizontal line which does not touch the circle. The symbol resembles a circle enclosing a centered minus sign.

n/a

U+229D

Intercalate

A T-shape with a long vertical and a short horizontal bar. The symbol resembles a narrow, uppercase letter T.

\intercal

U+22BA

Circled Plus

A circle containing a plus sign. The symbol resembles a circle divided into 4 equal quadrants by a centered vertical line and a centered horizontal line.

\oplus

U+2295

Circled Minus

A circle containing a minus sign. The symbol resembles a circle divided into 2 equal halves by a horizontal line.

\ominus

U+2296

Circled Times

A circle containing a multiplication sign. The symbol resembles a circle divided into 4 equal triangular slices by 2 intersecting diagonal lines.

\otimes

U+2297

Circled Division Slash

A circle containing a division slash. The symbol resembles a circle divided into 2 equal halves by a diagonal line sloping up from left to right.

\oslash

U+2298

Circled Dot Operator

A circle containing a small centered dot.

\odot

U+2299

Circled Asterisk Operator

A circle containing a centered asterisk. The symbol resembles a circle containing a small star shape.

\oast

U+229B

Circled Ring Operator

A circle containing a small, centered empty circle. The symbol resembles a roundel.

\ocirc

U+229A

Dagger

A long, vertical line bisected close to the top by a short, horizontal line. The symbol resembles a downward facing dagger or a narrow cross.

\dagger

U+2020

Double Dagger

A long, vertical line bisected close to the top and bottom by 2 short, horizontal lines. The symmetrical symbol resembles a cross with 2 horizontal bars.

\ddag

U+2021

Star Operator

A centrally positioned, 5-pointed star.

\star

U+22C6

Diamond Operator

A centrally positioned, small diamond shape.

\diamond

U+22C4

Wreath Product

A short, vertical wavy line. The symbol resembles a tilde rotated clockwise through 90 degrees.

\wr

U+2240

White up-pointing triangle

An equilateral triangle.

\triangle

U+25B3

N-ary Logical AND

A bold, upwards pointing arrowhead. The symbol resembles an inverted uppercase letter V.

\bigwedge

U+22C0

N-ary Logical OR

A bold, downwards pointing arrowhead. The symbol resembles an uppercase letter V.

\bigvee

U+22C1

N-ary Circled Dot Operator

A bold circle aligned centrally with a small, bold dot positioned at the center.

\bigodot

U+2A00

N-ary Circled Times Operator

A bold circle aligned centrally and enclosing an X shape.

\bigotimes

U+2A02

N-ary Circled Plus Operator

A bold circle aligned centrally and enclosing a plus sign.

\bigoplus

U+2A01

N-Ary Square Intersection Operator

A bold, vertical, open rectangle with the lower base side missing. The symbol resembles a straight-sided, lowercase letter N.

\bigsqcap

U+2A05

N-Ary Square Union Operator

A bold, vertical, open rectangle with the upper side missing. The symbol resembles a straight-sided, uppercase letter U.

\bigsqcup

U+2A06

N-ary Union operator with plus

A bold, upward-facing uppercase letter U-shape with a wide bowl and a small plus sign positioned in the lower center of the bowl.

\biguplus

U+2A04

N-ary Union operator with dot

A bold, upward-facing uppercase letter U-shape with a wide bowl and a small dot positioned in the lower center of the bowl.

n/a

U+2A03

Advanced Relational Operators

This table provides symbols relevant to advanced relational operators, accompanied by their descriptions, symbol visual description, Unicode, and respective AutoCorrect commands in Word.

Symbol

Symbol Name

Symbol Visual Description

AutoCorrect Command

Unicode

Therefore

Three small dots forming an equilateral triangle, with apex pointing upwards.

\therefore

U+2234

Because

Three small dots forming an equilateral triangle, with apex pointing downwards.

\because

U+2235

Very much less than

Three left-facing arrowheads positioned side by side. The symbol resembles three V-shapes or chevrons positioned side by side and pointing to the left.

\lll

U+22D8

Very much greater than

Three right-facing arrowheads positioned side by side. The symbol resembles three V-shapes or chevrons positioned side by side and pointing to the right.

\ggg

U+22D9

Less than over equal to

A sharp-angled, left-facing arrowhead, resembling a V-shape pointing to the left, is stacked above 2 short, parallel, horizontal lines. The symbol is identical to a less than sign stacked above an equals sign.

\leqq

U+2266

Greater than over equal to

A sharp-angled, right-facing arrowhead, resembling a V-shape pointing to the right, is stacked above 2 short, parallel, horizontal lines. The symbol is identical to a more than sign stacked above an equals sign.

\geqq

U+2267

Less than and similar to

A sharp-angled, left-facing arrowhead, resembling a V-shape pointing to the left, is positioned above a short, horizontal wavy line. The symbol is identical to a less than sign stacked above a tilde.

\lesssim

U+2272

Greater than and similar to

A sharp-angled, right-facing arrowhead, resembling a V-shape pointing to the right, is positioned above a short, horizontal wavy line. The symbol is identical to a more than sign stacked above a tilde.

\gtrsim

U+2273

Less than with dot

A sharp-angled, left-facing arrowhead, resembling a V-shape pointing to the right, with a small dot positioned in the center of the arms of the V shape.

\lessdot

U+22D6

Greater than with dot

A sharp-angled, right-facing arrowhead, resembling a V-shape pointing to the left, with a small dot positioned in the center of the arms of the V shape.

\gtrdot

U+22D7

Less than or greater than

A sharp-angled, left-facing arrowhead, resembling a V-shape pointing to the left, is positioned above a sharp-angled, right-facing arrowhead, resembling a V-shape pointing to the right. The symbol is identical to a less than sign stacked above a more than sign.

\lessgtr

U+2276

Less than but not equivalent to

A sharp-angled, left-facing arrowhead, resembling a V-shape pointing to the left, is positioned above a short horizontal line and a sharp-angled, right-facing arrowhead, resembling a V-shape pointing to the right. The symbol is identical to a less than sign stacked above a minus sign and a more than sign.

\lesseqgtr

U+22DA

Greater than or less than

A sharp-angled, right-facing arrowhead, resembling a V-shape pointing to the right, is positioned above a sharp-angled, left-facing arrowhead, resembling a V-shape pointing to the left. The symbol is identical to a more than sign stacked above a less than sign.

\gtrless

U+2277

Greater than but not equivalent to

A sharp-angled, right-facing arrowhead, resembling a V-shape pointing to the right, is positioned above a short horizontal line and a sharp-angled, left-facing arrowhead, resembling a V-shape pointing to the left. The symbol is identical to a more than sign stacked above a minus sign and a less than sign.

\gtreqless

U+22DB

Geometrically equal to

A pair of short, parallel lines with a centered small dot positioned above and a centered small dot positioned below. The symbol resembles an equals sign with a small dot above and a small dot below.

\Doteq

U+2251

Approximately equal to or image of

A pair of short, parallel lines with a left aligned small dot positioned above and a right aligned small dot positioned below. The symbol resembles an equals sign with a small dot above and to the left and a small dot below and to the right.

\fallingdotseq

U+2252

Image of or approximately equal to

A pair of short, parallel lines with a right aligned small dot positioned above and a left aligned small dot positioned below. The symbol resembles an equals sign with a small dot above and to the right and a small dot below and to the left.

\risingdotseq

U+2253

Reversed tilde

A short, horizontal, wavy line. The first wave is concave up and the second wave is concave down. The symbol is a reversed tilde.

\backsim

U+223D

Almost equal or equivalent

Two vertically stacked, short, horizontal, wavy lines positioned above a short horizontal line. The symbol is identical to 2 tildes stacked above a minus sign.

\approxeq

U+224A

Reversed tilde equals

A short, horizontal, wavy line positioned above a short, horizontal line. The symbol is identical to a reversed tilde positioned above a minus sign.

\backsimeq

U+22CD

Precedes or equal to

A curved, left-facing V-shape positioned above a shallow concave down, curved line. The symbol resembles a curved less than symbol positioned above a curved, concave down arc, which is aligned parallel with the lower arm of the V shape.

\preceq

U+227C

Succeeds or equal to

A curved, right-facing V-shape positioned above a shallow concave down, curved line. The symbol resembles a curved more than symbol positioned above a curved, concave down arc, which is aligned parallel with the lower arm of the V shape.

\succeq

U+227D

Equal To or Precedes

A curved, left-facing V-shape positioned below a shallow concave up, curved line. The symbol resembles a curved less than symbol positioned below a curved, concave up arc, which is aligned parallel with the upper arm of the V shape.

\eqless

U+22DE

Equal To or Succeeds

A curved, right-facing V-shape positioned below a shallow concave up, curved line. The symbol resembles a curved more than symbol positioned below a curved, concave up arc, which is aligned parallel with the upper arm of the V shape.

\eqgtr

U+22DF

Precedes but not equivalent

A curved, left-facing V-shape positioned above a short, horizontal, wavy line. The symbol resembles a curved less than symbol stacked above a tilde.

\precsim

U+227E

Succeeds or equivalent to

A curved, right-facing V-shape positioned above a short, horizontal, wavy line. The symbol resembles a curved more than symbol stacked above a tilde.

\succsim

U+227F

Equal to or less than

A sharp-angled, left-facing arrowhead, resembling a V-shape pointing to the left, is positioned below a short, horizontal line. The symbol is identical to a less than sign positioned below a minus sign.

\eqless

U+22DC

Equal to or greater than

A sharp-angled, right-facing arrowhead, resembling a V-shape pointing to the right, is positioned below a short, horizontal line. The symbol is identical to a more than sign positioned below a minus sign.

\eqgtr

U+22DD

Subset of or equal to

A right-facing, uppercase letter U positioned above a short, horizontal line. The symbol resembles an uppercase letter U rotated clockwise 90 degrees and positioned above a short, horizontal line.

\subseteq

U+2286

Superset of or equal to

A left-facing, uppercase letter U positioned above a short, horizontal line. The symbol resembles an uppercase letter U rotated counterclockwise 90 degrees and positioned above a short, horizontal line.

\supseteq

U+2287

Normal subgroup of

A small isosceles triangle with its apex pointing to the left. The symbol resembles a small, narrow triangle rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise.

\vartriangleleft

U+22B2

Contains as Normal Subgroup

A small isosceles triangle with its apex pointing to the right. The symbol resembles a small, narrow triangle rotated 90 degrees clockwise.

\vartriangleright

U+22B3

Normal subgroup or equal to

A small isosceles triangle with its apex pointing to the left and positioned directly above a short, horizontal line. The symbol resembles a small, narrow triangle rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise and positioned above a minus sign.

\trianglelefteq

U+22B4

Contains as Normal Subgroup or equal to

A small isosceles triangle with its apex pointing to the right and positioned directly above a short, horizontal line. The symbol resembles a small, narrow triangle rotated 90 degrees clockwise and positioned above a minus sign.

\trianglerighteq

U+22B5

True, models

A pair of short, parallel, horizontal lines with a vertical line intersecting the left ends of the horizontal lines. The symbol resembles an equals sign with a vertical line attached to the lefthand end.

\models

U+22A8

Nested subset

A right-facing uppercase letter U-shape with a wide bowl. A smaller, right-facing lowercase letter U-shape is positioned inside the larger U shape, creating a double-struck, uppercase U shape, rotated clockwise 90 degrees.

\Subset

U+22D0

Nested superset

A left-facing uppercase letter U-shape with a wide bowl. A smaller, left-facing lowercase letter U-shape is positioned inside the larger U shape, creating a double-struck, uppercase U shape, rotated counterclockwise 90 degrees.

\Supset

U+22D1

Square subset

A horizontal rectangle with a missing right side. The symbol resembles a square shaped uppercase letter C.

\sqsubset

U+228F

Square superset

A horizontal rectangle with a missing left side. The symbol resembles a horizontally flipped, square shaped uppercase letter C.

\sqsupset

U+2290

Double vertical bar with turnstile

The symbol is formed from 2 short, parallel, vertical lines intersecting with a short, horizontal line which leads to the left from the center of the righthand vertical line.

\vDash

U+22A9

Triple vertical bar with turnstile

The symbol is formed from 3 short, parallel, vertical lines intersecting with a short, horizontal line which leads to the left from the center of the righthand vertical line.

\Vvdash

U+22AA

Circle with equals sign

A small, centered circle is positioned between 2 short, parallel, horizontal lines. The symbol resembles a small circle positioned in the center of an equals sign.

\eqcirc

U+2256

Ring Equal To

A small circle is positioned above 2 short, parallel, horizontal lines. The symbol resembles a small circle positioned above an equals sign.

\circeq

U+2257

Delta Equal To

A small, equilateral triangle is positioned above 2 short, parallel, horizontal lines. The symbol resembles a small triangle positioned above an equals sign.

\Deltaeq

U+225C

Difference between

A short, horizontal line with a central, upwards-facing bump, positioned above a short, horizontal line. The symbol resembles an equals sign with the upper line featuring a small, upwards-facing bump in the middle.

\bumpe

U+224F

Geometrically equivalent to

A short, horizontal line with a central, upwards-facing bump, positioned above a short, horizontal line with a downwards-facing bump. The symbol resembles an equals sign with the upper line featuring a small, upwards-facing bump in the middle and the lower line featuring a downwards-facing bump in the middle.

\bumpeq

U+224E

Proportional to

A horizontal figure-eight shape with a gap on the right side of the righthand loop. The symbol resembles a lapel ribbon rotated counterclockwise through 90 degrees.

\propto

U+221D

Between

A left parenthesis overlaid with a right parenthesis. The symbol resembles 2 interwoven threads.

\between

U+226C

Pitchfork

An inverted uppercase letter U with a vertical line positioned symmetrically through the center of the bowl. The symbol resembles an inverted trident.

\pitchfork

U+22D4

Approaches the limit

A small dot is positioned above 2 short, parallel, horizontal lines. The symbol resembles a small dot positioned above an equals sign.

\doteq

U+2250

Bowtie

The symbol is formed from a small, right facing, equilateral triangle intersecting with a small, left facing, equilateral triangle so that their apexes meet. The symbol resembles a bowtie shape.

\bowtie

U+22C8

Arrows

This table provides symbols relevant to arrows, accompanied by their descriptions, symbol visual description, Unicode, and respective AutoCorrect commands in Word.

Symbol

Symbol Name

Symbol Visual Description

AutoCorrect Command

Unicode

Left Arrow

A single-lined, short arrow pointing to the left.

\leftarrow or \gets

U+2190

Right Arrow

A single-lined, short arrow pointing to the right.

\rightarrow

U+2192

Upward Arrow

A single-lined, short arrow pointing upwards.

\uparrow

U+2191

Downward Arrow

A single-lined, short arrow pointing downwards.

\downarrow

U+2193

Left-Right Arrow

A double-headed, short, single-lined arrow with arrowheads pointing to the left and right.

\leftrightarrow

U+2194

Up-Down Arrow

A double-headed, short, single-lined arrow with arrowheads pointing upwards and downwards.

\updownarrow

U+2195

Left Double Arrow

A double-lined, short arrow pointing to the left.

\Leftarrow

U+21D0

Right Double Arrow

A double-lined, short arrow, pointing to the right.

\Rightarrow

U+21D2

Upward Double Arrow

A double-lined, short arrow pointing upwards.

\Uparrow

U+21D1

Downward Double Arrow

A double-lined, short arrow pointing downwards.

\Downarrow

U+21D3

Left-Right Double Arrow

A double-headed, double-lined, short arrow with arrowheads pointing to the left and right.

\Leftrightarrow

U+21D4

Up-Down Double Arrow

A double-headed, double-lined, short arrow with arrowheads pointing upwards and downwards.

\Updownarrow

U+21D5

Long Left Arrow

A single-lined, long arrow pointing to the left.

\longleftarrow

U+27F5

Long Right Arrow

A single-lined, long arrow pointing to the right.

\longrightarrow

U+27F6

Long Left-Right Arrow

A double-headed, single-lined, long arrow with arrowheads pointing to the left and right.

\longleftrightarrow

U+27F7

Long Left Double Arrow

A double-lined, long arrow pointing to the left.

\Longleftarrow

U+27F8

Long Right Double Arrow

A double-lined, long arrow, pointing to the right.

\Longrightarrow

U+27F9

Long Left-Right Double Arrow

A double-headed, double-lined, long arrow with arrowheads pointing to the left and right.

\Longleftrightarrow

U+27FA

Diagonal Upward Right Arrow

A single-lined, short arrow pointing diagonally up to the right.

\nearrow

U+2197

Diagonal Upward Left Arrow

A single-lined, short arrow pointing diagonally up to the left.

\nwarrow

U+2196

Diagonal Downward Right Arrow

A single-lined, short arrow pointing diagonally down to the right.

\searrow

U+2198

Diagonal Downward Left Arrow

A single-lined, short arrow pointing diagonally down to the left.

\swarrow

U+2199

Left Arrow with Stroke

A single-lined, short arrow pointing to the left and struck through with a short, diagonal line sloping up from left to right.

\nleftarrow

U+219A

Right Arrow with Stroke

A single-lined, short arrow pointing to the right and struck through with a short, diagonal line sloping up from left to right.

\nrightarrow

U+219B

Left-Right Arrow with Stroke

A double-headed, single-lined, short arrow with arrowheads pointing to the right and left, and struck through with a short, diagonal line sloping up from left to right.

\nleftrightarrow

U+21AE

Left Double Arrow with Stroke

A double-lined, short arrow pointing to the left and struck through with a short, diagonal line sloping up from left to right.

\nLeftarrow

U+21CD

Right Double Arrow with Stroke

A double-lined, short arrow pointing to the right and struck through with a short, diagonal line sloping up from left to right.

\nRightarrow

U+21CF

Left Right Double Arrow with Stroke

A double-headed, double-lined, short arrow with arrowheads pointing to the right and left and struck through with a short, diagonal line sloping up from left to right.

\nLeftrightarrow

U+21CE

Left Dashed Arrow

A single-lined, short, dashed arrow pointing to the left.

\dasharrowleft

U+21E0

Right Dashed Arrow

A single-lined, short, dashed arrow pointing to the right.

\dasharrowright

U+21E2

Left Arrow from Bar

A single-lined, short arrow pointing to the left with a very short, vertical line positioned at the right end.

\mapstoleft

U+21A4

Right Arrow from Bar

A single-lined, short arrow pointing to the right with a very short, vertical line positioned at the left end.

\mapsto

U+21A6

Long Left Arrow from Bar

A single-lined, long arrow pointing to the left with a very short, vertical line positioned at the right end.

\longmapstoleft

U+27FB

Long Right Arrow from Bar

A single-lined, long arrow pointing to the right with a very short, vertical line positioned at the left end.

\longmapsto

U+27FC

Left Arrow with Hook

A single-lined, short arrow pointing to the left with a small, hooked tail curling upwards and to the left.

\hookleftarrow

U+21A9

Right Arrow with Hook

A single-lined, short arrow pointing to the right with a small, hooked tail curling upwards to the right.

\hookrightarrow

U+21AA

Left Harpoon with Barb Facing Upwards

A single-lined arrow with a harpoon barbed tip pointing to the left. The symbol features a half-arrowhead positioned at the upper tip of the left end of the horizontal line.

\leftharpoonup

U+21BC

Left Harpoon with Barb Facing Downwards

A single-lined arrow with a harpoon barbed tip pointing to the left. The symbol features a half-arrowhead positioned at the lower tip of the left end of the horizontal line.

\leftharpoondown

U+21BD

Right Harpoon with Barb Facing Upwards

A single-lined arrow with a harpoon barbed tip pointing to the right. The symbol features a half-arrowhead positioned at the upper tip of the right end of the horizontal line.

\rightharpoonup

U+21C0

Right Harpoon with Barb Facing Downwards

A single-lined arrow with a harpoon barbed tip pointing to the right. The symbol features a half-arrowhead positioned at the lower tip of the right end of the horizontal line.

\rightharpoondown

U+21C1

Upward Harpoon with Barb on Left

A single-lined arrow with a harpoon barbed tip pointing upwards. The symbol features a half-arrowhead positioned on the left side of the upper end of the vertical line.

\upharpoonleft

U+21BF

Upward Harpoon with Barb on Right

A single-lined arrow with a harpoon barbed tip pointing upwards. The symbol features a half-arrowhead positioned on the right side of the upper end of the vertical line.

\upharpoonright

U+21BE

Downward Harpoon with Barb on Left

A single-lined arrow with a harpoon barbed tip pointing downwards. The symbol features a half-arrowhead positioned on the left side of the lower end of the vertical line.

\downharpoonleft

U+21C3

Downward Harpoon with Barb on Right

A single-lined arrow with a harpoon barbed tip pointing downwards. The symbol features a half-arrowhead positioned on the right side of the lower end of the vertical line.

\downharpoonright

U+21C2

Left Harpoon Over Right Harpoon

A single-lined arrow with a harpoon barbed tip pointing to the left positioned above a single-lined arrow with a harpoon barbed tip pointing to the right. The barb on the upper harpoon is positioned at the upper tip of the left end of the harpoon. The barb on the lower harpoon is position on the lower tip of the right end of the harpoon.

\leftrightharpoons

U+21CB

Right Harpoon Over Left Harpoon

A single-lined arrow with a harpoon barbed tip pointing to the right positioned above a single-lined arrow with a harpoon barbed tip pointing to the left. The barb on the upper harpoon is positioned at the upper tip of the right end of the harpoon. The barb on the lower harpoon is position on the lower tip of the left end of the harpoon.

\rightleftharpoons

U+21CC

Left paired Arrows

A stacked pair of single-lined, short arrows, both pointing to the left.

\leftleftarrows

U+21C7

Right paired Arrows

A stacked pair of single-lined, short arrows, both pointing to the right.

\rightrightarrows

U+21C9

Upwards paired Arrows

A stacked pair of single-lined, short arrows, both pointing upwards.

\upuparrows

U+21C8

Downwards paired Arrows

A stacked pair of single-lined, short arrows, both pointing downwards.

\downarrows

U+21CA

Left Arrow Over Right Arrow

A stacked pair of single-lined, short arrows. The upper arrow points to the left and the lower arrow points to the right.

\leftrightarrows

U+21C6

Right Arrow Over Left Arrow

A stacked pair of single-lined, short arrows. The upper arrow points to the right and the lower arrow points to the left.

\rightleftarrows

U+21C4

Left Arrow with Loop

A single-lined, short arrow pointing to the left and featuring a tail that loops up and back down over the horizontal line of the arrow.

\looparrowleft

U+21AB

Right Arrow with Loop

A single-lined, short arrow pointing to the right and featuring a tail that loops up and back down over the horizontal line of the arrow.

\looparrowright

U+21AC

Left Arrow with Tail

A single-lined, short arrow pointing to the left with a V-shaped tail.

\leftarrowtail

U+21A2

Right Arrow with Tail

A single-lined, short arrow pointing to the right with a V-shaped tail.

\rightarrowtail

U+21A3

Upward Arrow with Tip on Left

A single-lined, long arrow pointing upwards and to the left.

\Lsh

U+21B0

Upward Arrow with Tip on Right

A single-lined, long arrow pointing upwards and to the right.

\Rsh

U+21B1

Downward Arrow with Tip on Left

A single-lined, long arrow pointing downwards and to the left.

\ldsh

U+21B2

Downward Arrow with Tip on Right

A single-lined, long arrow pointing downwards and to the right.

\rdsh

U+21B3

Left Triple Arrow

A triple-lined, short arrow pointing to the left.

\Lleftarrow

U+21DA

Right Triple Arrow

A triple-lined, short arrow pointing to the right.

\Rrightarrow

U+21DB

Left Two-Headed Arrow

A single-lined, short arrow pointing to the left and featuring 2 arrowheads positioned side by side at the tip of the arrow.

\twoheadleftarrow

U+219E

Right Two-Headed Arrow

A single-lined, short arrow pointing to the right and featuring 2 arrowheads positioned side by side at the tip of the arrow.

\twoheadrightarrow

U+21A0

Anticlockwise Top Semicircle Arrow

A single-lined, short, curved, concave down arrow pointing in a counterclockwise direction.

\curvearrowleft

U+21B6

Clockwise Top Semicircle Arrow

A single-lined, short, curved, concave down arrow pointing in a clockwise direction.

\curvearrowright

U+21B7

Counterclockwise Open Semicircle Arrow

A single-lined, circular, counterclockwise arrow.

\circlearrowleft

U+21BA

Clockwise Open Semicircle Arrow

A single-lined, circular clockwise arrow.

\circlearrowright

U+21BB

Multimap

A short, centered, horizontal line with a small circle positioned at the right end of the line.

\multimap

U+22B8

Left-Right Wave Arrow

A short, horizontal, wavy line with arrowheads at each end, pointing to the left and the right.

\leftrightwavearrow

U+21AD

Left Wave Arrow

A short, horizontal, wavy line with a left-pointing arrowhead.

\leftwavearrow

U+219C

Right Wave Arrow

A short, horizontal, wavy line with a right-pointing arrowhead.

\rightwavearrow

U+219D

Left Squiggle Arrow

A short, horizontal, zigzag line with a left-pointing arrowhead.

\leftsquigarrow

U+21DC

Right Squiggle Arrow

A short, horizontal, zigzag line with a right-pointing arrowhead.

\rightsquigarrow

U+21DD

Negated Relations

This table provides symbols relevant to negated relations, accompanied by their descriptions, symbol visual description, Unicode, and respective AutoCorrect commands in Word.

Symbol

Symbol Name

Symbol Visual Description

AutoCorrect Command

Unicode

Not Equal To

Two short, parallel horizontal lines of equal length, struck through with a diagonal line sloping up from left to right.

\neq or \ne

U+2260

Not Less Than

A sharp-angled, left-facing arrowhead, resembling a V-shape pointing to the left, struck through with a diagonal line sloping up from left to right.

\nless

U+226E

Not Greater Than

A sharp-angled, right-facing arrowhead, resembling a V-shape pointing to the right, struck through with a diagonal line sloping up from left to right.

\ngt

U+226F

Not Less Than or Equal To

A sharp-angled, left-facing arrowhead, resembling a V-shape pointing to the left, is positioned above a short, horizontal line, and struck through with a diagonal line sloping upwards from left to right.

\nleq

U+2270

Not Greater Than or Equal To

A sharp-angled, right-facing arrowhead, resembling a V-shape pointing to the right, is positioned above a short, horizontal line, and struck through with a diagonal line sloping upwards from left to right.

\ngeq

U+2271

Not Identical To

A stack of 3 short, parallel horizontal lines of equal length struck through with a diagonal line sloping up from left to right.

\nequiv

U+2262

Not Tilde

A short, horizontal, wavy line, struck through with a diagonal line sloping up from left to right. The symbol is identical to a struck through tilde.

\nsim

U+2241

Not Asymptotically Equal To

A short, horizontal, wavy line positioned directly above a short, horizontal straight line. Both lines are struck through with a diagonal line, sloping up from left to right. The symbol is identical to a tilde stacked above a minus sign and struck through.

\nsimeq

U+2244

Not Almost Equal To

Two, short, horizontal wavy lines, stacked one above the other and struck through with a diagonal line sloping up from left to right. The symbol is identical to two stacked tildes struck through.

\napprox

U+2249

Neither Approximately Nor Actually Equal To

A short, horizontal, wavy line stacked directly above 2 short, parallel, horizontal straight lines, and struck through with a diagonal line sloping up from left to right. The symbol is identical to a tilde stacked above an equals sign and struck through.

\ncong

U+2247

Not Equivalent To

A shallow concave upwards arc positioned directly above a concave downwards arc and struck through with a diagonal line sloping up from left to right. The symbol resembles a curved equals sign constructed from a right parenthesis rotated 90 degrees clockwise positioned above a left parenthesis rotated 90 degrees clockwise, and struck through.

\nasymp

U+226D

Less-Than But Not Equal To

A sharp-angled, left-facing arrowhead, resembling a V-shape pointing to the left, is stacked above 2 short, parallel, horizontal lines, and struck through with a diagonal line sloping up from left to right. The symbol is identical to a more than sign positioned above an equals sign which is struck through.

\lneqq

U+2268

Greater-Than But Not Equal To

A sharp-angled, right-facing arrowhead, resembling a V-shape pointing to the right, is stacked above 2 short, parallel, horizontal lines, and struck through with a diagonal line sloping up from left to right. The symbol is identical to a less than sign positioned above an equals sign which is struck through.

\gneqq

U+2269

Does Not Precede

A curved less than symbol struck through with a diagonal line sloping up from left to right. The symbol resembles a curved, left-facing V-shape, struck through.

\nprec

U+2280

Does Not Succeed

A curved more than symbol struck through with a diagonal line sloping up from left to right. The symbol resembles a curved, right-facing V-shape, struck through.

\nsucc

U+2281

Does Not Precede or Equal

A curved, left-facing V-shape positioned above a shallow concave down, curved line, and struck through with a diagonal line sloping up from left to right. The symbol resembles a curved less than symbol positioned above a curved, concave down arc, which is aligned parallel with the lower arm of the V shape, and struck through.

\npreceq

U+22E0

Does Not Succeed or Equal

A curved, right-facing V-shape positioned above a shallow concave down, curved line, struck through with a diagonal line sloping up from left to right. The symbol resembles a curved more than symbol positioned above a curved, concave down arc, which is aligned parallel with the lower arm of the V shape, and struck through.

\nsucceq

U+22E1

Not an Element Of

An uppercase letter E with a curved stem struck through with a diagonal line sloping upwards from left to right. The symbol resembles an uppercase letter C with a horizontal line positioned symmetrically and struck through with a diagonal line sloping up from left to right.

\notin

U+2209

Not Contains As Member

A horizontally flipped uppercase letter E with a curved stem, struck through with a diagonal line sloping up from left to right. The symbol resembles a horizontally flipped uppercase letter C with a horizontal line positioned symmetrically, and struck through.

\notni

U+220C

Not a Subset Of

A right-facing, uppercase letter U, struck through with a diagonal line sloping up from left to right. The symbol resembles an uppercase letter U rotated clockwise 90 degrees and struck through.

\nsub

U+2284

Not a Superset Of

A left-facing, uppercase letter U, struck through with a diagonal line sloping up from left to right. The symbol resembles an uppercase letter U rotated counterclockwise 90 degrees and struck through.

\nsup

U+2285

Not a Subset Of or Equal To

A right-facing, uppercase letter U positioned above a short, horizontal line, and struck through with a diagonal line sloping up from left to right. The symbol resembles an uppercase letter U rotated clockwise 90 degrees and positioned above a short, horizontal line and struck through.

\nsubseteq

U+2288

Not a Superset Of or Equal To

A left-facing, uppercase letter U positioned above a short, horizontal line, and struck through with a diagonal line sloping up from left to right. The symbol resembles an uppercase letter U rotated counterclockwise 90 degrees and positioned above a short, horizontal line, and struck through.

\nsupseteq

U+2289

Subset Of with Not Equal To

A right-facing, uppercase letter U positioned above a short, horizontal line which is struck through with a very short diagonal line sloping up from left to right. The symbol resembles an uppercase letter U rotated clockwise 90 degrees and positioned above a short, horizontal line which is struck through with a very short diagonal line.

\succnsim

U+228A

Superset Of with Not Equal To

A left-facing, uppercase letter U positioned above a short, horizontal line which is struck through with a very short diagonal line sloping up from left to right. The symbol resembles an uppercase letter U rotated counterclockwise 90 degrees and positioned above a short, horizontal line which is struck through with a very short diagonal line.

\supsetneq

U+228B

Not Square Subset or Equal To

A horizontal rectangle with a missing right side, positioned directly above a single, short, horizontal line and struck through with a diagonal line sloping up from left to right.

\nsqsubseteq

U+22E2

Not Square Superset

A horizontal rectangle with a missing left side, positioned directly above a single, short, horizontal line, and struck through with a diagonal line sloping up from left to right.

\nsqsupseteq

U+22E3

Less-Than But Not Equivalent To

A sharp-angled, left-facing arrowhead, resembling a V-shape pointing to the left, is positioned above a short, horizontal, wavy line, which is struck through with a very short diagonal line sloping upwards from left to right.

\lnsim

U+22E6

Greater-Than But Not Equivalent To

A sharp-angled, right-facing arrowhead, resembling a V-shape pointing to the left, is positioned above a short, horizontal, wavy line, which is struck through with a very short diagonal line sloping upwards from left to right.

\gnsim

U+22E7

Precedes But Not Equivalent To

A curved, left-facing V-shape positioned above a short, horizontal, wavy line, which is struck through with a very short diagonal line sloping up from left to right. The symbol resembles a curved less than symbol positioned above a tilde which is struck through.

\precnsim

U+22E8

Succeeds But Not Equivalent To

A curved, right-facing V-shape positioned above a short, horizontal, wavy line, which is struck through with a very short diagonal line sloping up from left to right. The symbol resembles a curved more than symbol positioned above a tilde which is struck through.

\succnsim

U+22E9

Not Normal Subgroup Of

A small isosceles triangle with its apex pointing to the left, struck through with a diagonal line sloping up from left to right. The symbol resembles a small, narrow triangle rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise, and struck through.

\ntriangleleft

U+22EA

Does Not Contain as Normal Subgroup Of

A small isosceles triangle with its apex pointing to the right, struck through with a diagonal line sloping up from left to right. The symbol resembles a small, narrow triangle rotated 90 degrees clockwise, and struck through.

\ntrianglerighteq

U+22EB

Not Normal Subgroup Of or Equal To

A small isosceles triangle with its apex pointing to the left and positioned directly above a short, horizontal line, and struck through. The symbol resembles a small, narrow triangle rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise and positioned above a minus sign, and struck through.

\ntrianglelefteq

U+22EC

Does Not Contain As Normal Subgroup or Equal To

A small isosceles triangle with its apex pointing to the right and positioned directly above a short, horizontal line, and struck through. The symbol resembles a small, narrow triangle rotated 90 degrees clockwise and positioned above a minus sign, and struck through.

\ntrianglerighteq

U+22ED

Does Not Divide

A vertical line struck through at the center point with a short, diagonal line sloping up from left to right.

\nmid

U+2224

Not Parallel

Two parallel, vertical lines positioned closely together and struck through with a short diagonal line sloping up from left to right. The symbol resembles an elongated equals sign rotated 90 degrees and struck through.

\nparallel

U+2226

Does Not Prove

The symbol is formed from a short, vertical line intersecting with a short, horizontal line which leads to the left from the center of the vertical line. The horizontal line is struck through with a diagonal line sloping up from left to right.

\nvdash

U+22AC

Not True

A pair of short, parallel, horizontal lines with a vertical line intersecting the left ends of the horizontal lines. The 2 parallel, horizontal lines are struck through with a diagonal line sloping up from left to right. The symbol resembles an equals sign with a vertical line attached to the lefthand end, and the equals sign is struck through.

\nvDash

U+22AD

Does Not Force

The symbol is formed from 2 short, parallel, vertical lines intersecting with a short, horizontal line which leads to the left from the center of the righthand vertical line. The horizontal line is struck through with a diagonal line sloping up from left to right.

\nVdash

U+22AE

Negated Double Vertical Bar Double Right Turnstile

The symbol is formed from 2 short, parallel, vertical lines intersecting with a pair of short, horizontal lines which lead to the left from the center of the righthand vertical line. The 2 horizontal lines are struck through with a diagonal line sloping up from left to right.

\nVDash

U+22AF

There Does Not Exist

A horizontally flipped uppercase letter E struck through with a diagonal line sloping up from left up to right.

\nexists

U+2204

Geometry

This table provides symbols relevant to geometry, accompanied by their descriptions, symbol visual description, Unicode, and respective AutoCorrect commands in Word.

Symbol

Symbol Name

Symbol Visual Description

AutoCorrect Command

Unicode

Right Angle

A 90-degree, right angle formed from a short, vertical line intersecting with and leading up from the left end of a short vertical line. The symbol resembles a small uppercase letter L.

\rightangle

U+221F

Angle

A 45-degree angle. The symbol is formed from a short horizontal line with a diagonal line intersecting with the left end and sloping up from left to right.

\angle

U+2220

Measured Angle

A 45-degree angle. The symbol is formed from a short horizontal line with a diagonal line intersecting with the left end and sloping up from left to right. The symbol is struck through with a semi-circular, concave down arc, representing the angle.

\angmsd

U+2221

Spherical Angle

A 45-degree angle tilted at a slight angle and struck through with a vertically aligned, semi-circular arc. The symbol resembles a left-facing V-shape overlaid with a right parenthesis representing the angle.

\angsph

U+2222

Right Angle with Arc

A 90-degree, right angle formed from a short, vertical line intersecting with the left end of a short vertical line. A small, semi-circular angle symbol is positioned in the angle corner. The symbol resembles a small uppercase letter L with a small arc nested in the angle.

\angrtvb

U+22BE

Right Triangle

A small, right angled triangle with the hypotenuse sloping up from left to right and the vertical opposite side positioned on the right.

n/a

U+22BF

Equal and Parallel To

Two parallel, vertical lines positioned closely together and bisected by 2 shorter, horizontal lines. The symbol resembles a hashtag.

n/a

U+22D5

Perpendicular to

The symbol is formed from a horizontal line intersecting at the center with a vertical line which leads upwards to form a perpendicular, right angle. The symbol resembles an inverted uppercase letter T.

\perp or \bot

U+22A5

Does Not Divide

A vertical line struck through at the center point with a short, diagonal line sloping up from left to right.

\nmid

U+2224

Parallel To

Two parallel, vertical lines positioned closely together. The symbol resembles an elongated equals sign rotated 90 degrees.

\parallel

U+2225

Not Parallel To

Two parallel, vertical lines positioned closely together and struck through with a diagonal line sloping up from left to right. The symbol resembles an elongated equals sign rotated 90 degrees and struck through.

\nparallel

U+2226

Ratio

A stack of 2 small dots. The symbol is identical to a colon symbol.

\ratio

U+2236

Proportion

4 small dots forming a square shape. The symbol is identical to two colons positioned side by side.

\Colon

U+2237

Therefore

Three small dots forming an equilateral triangle, with apex pointing upwards.

\therefore

U+2234

Because

Three small dots forming an equilateral triangle, with apex pointing downwards.

\because

U+2235

End of Proof (Q.E.D.)

A small, filled-in square.

\qed

U+220E

Scripts

The following tables provides symbols relevant to scripts, Frakturs, and Double-Struck accompanied by their Symbol Name, and respective AutoCorrect commands in Word. 

Note: The other letters of Scripts, Frakturs, and Double-Struck will continue the same pattern as shown below in tables.

Scripts

Symbol

Symbol Name

AutoCorrect Command

A

Script Capital A

\scriptA

a

Script Lowercase A

\scripta

Frakturs

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Symbol

Symbol Name

AutoCorrect Command

A

Fraktur Capital A

\frakturA

a

Fraktur Lowercase A

\fraktura

Double-Struck

Symbol

Symbol Name

AutoCorrect Command

A

Double-Struck Capital A

\doubleA

a

Double-Struck Lowercase A

\doublea

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