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Unicode Character
∩
Unicode Hex
U+2229
HTML Entity
∩
Decimal Code
8745
About the Intersection Symbol
Last reviewed on October 1, 2026
The intersection symbol ∩ keeps only shared elements: A ∩ B contains the elements that are in both A and B.
Where ∩ is used
Set theory and Venn diagrams (A ∩ B).
Probability of both events, P(A ∩ B).
Database and search logic, where intersection corresponds to AND.
Related characters
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How to Type the Intersection Symbol
Windows: Hold Alt and type 239 on the numeric keypad, or type 2229 then press Alt+X in Word
Mac: Press Ctrl+Cmd+Space to open the Character Viewer and search for “intersection”
Microsoft Word: Type 2229 then press Alt+X to convert it into ∩
LaTeX:\cap in math mode
HTML: Use the entity ∩ or the numeric code ∩
Phone & tablet: Copying ∩ from this page is fastest — see our mobile typing guide for keyboard tricks
Intersection Symbol Code for HTML, CSS & JavaScript
HTML: ∩
CSS: content: '\2229';
JavaScript: '\u2229'
Unicode: U+2229
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I type the intersection symbol ∩ on Windows?
Hold Alt and type 239 on the numeric keypad, or type 2229 then press Alt+X in Word. You can also copy ∩ straight from this page — it pastes into any app.
How do I type ∩ on a Mac?
Press Ctrl+Cmd+Space to open the Character Viewer and search for “intersection”.
What is the Unicode and HTML code for the intersection symbol?
The intersection symbol is Unicode code point U+2229. In HTML, use ∩ or the numeric reference ∩.