⊥
Perpendicular Symbol (⊥)
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About the Perpendicular Symbol
Last reviewed on October 1, 2026
The perpendicular symbol ⊥ states that two lines or vectors meet at a right angle: AB ⊥ CD.
Where ⊥ is used
- Perpendicular lines and orthogonal vectors (u ⊥ v).
- Orthogonal complements W⊥ in linear algebra.
- “Bottom” or falsum ⊥ in logic and type theory.
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How to Type the Perpendicular Symbol
Windows: Type 22A5 then press Alt+X in Word to convert it into ⊥
Mac: Press Ctrl+Cmd+Space to open the Character Viewer and search for “perpendicular”
Microsoft Word: Type 22A5 then press Alt+X to convert it into ⊥
LaTeX: \perp 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
Perpendicular Symbol Code for HTML, CSS & JavaScript
HTML: ⊥
CSS: content: '\22A5';
JavaScript: '\u22A5'
Unicode: U+22A5
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I type the perpendicular symbol ⊥ on Windows?
Type 22A5 then press Alt+X in Word to convert it into ⊥. 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 “perpendicular”.
What is the Unicode and HTML code for the perpendicular symbol?
The perpendicular symbol is Unicode code point U+22A5. In HTML, use ⊥ or the numeric reference ⊥.
How do I write ⊥ in LaTeX?
Use \perp in math mode, for example $\perp$.