⊆

Subset or Equal Symbol (⊆)

Copy and paste the subset or equal ⊆ with one click

About the Subset or Equal Symbol

Last reviewed on October 31, 2026

⊆ is the subset sign with a line beneath, so equality is allowed. A ⊆ B means every element of A is in B, possibly all of B. It is clearer than ⊂ when authors disagree about conventions.

Its official Unicode name is Subset Of Or Equal To. Browse the Mathematical Symbols page for related characters.

How to Type Subset or Equal on a Keyboard

Windows: Type 2286 then press Alt+X in Word; in other apps, copy ⊆ from this page and paste it. It has no classic Alt code

Mac: Press Ctrl+Cmd+Space to open the Character Viewer, then search for the symbol by name

Microsoft Word: Type 2286 then press Alt+X

Phone & tablet: Copying ⊆ from this page is fastest — see our mobile typing guide

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I type subset or equal ⊆ on Windows?

Type 2286 then press Alt+X in Word; in other apps, copy ⊆ from this page and paste it. It has no classic Alt code. You can also copy ⊆ straight from this page.

How do I type ⊆ on a Mac?

Press Ctrl+Cmd+Space to open the Character Viewer, then search for the symbol by name.

What is the Unicode and HTML code for subset or equal?

It is Unicode code point U+2286, named Subset Of Or Equal To. In HTML, use &sube; or the numeric reference ⊆.