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Unicode Character
⊂
Unicode Hex
U+2282
HTML Entity
⊂
Decimal Code
8834
About the Subset Symbol
Last reviewed on October 1, 2026
The subset symbol ⊂ says every element of one set belongs to another: A ⊂ B. Many authors use ⊆ for “subset or equal” and reserve ⊂ or ⊊ for a proper subset.
Where ⊂ is used
Set inclusion in set theory and logic.
Describing number systems: ℕ ⊂ ℤ ⊂ ℚ ⊂ ℝ.
Subspaces and subgroups in algebra.
Related characters
Browse the full Mathematical Symbols list, or pick a sibling character from the grid below.
How to Type the Subset Symbol
Windows: Type 2282 then press Alt+X in Word to convert it into ⊂
Mac: Press Ctrl+Cmd+Space to open the Character Viewer and search for “subset”
Microsoft Word: Type 2282 then press Alt+X to convert it into ⊂
LaTeX:\subset 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
Subset Symbol Code for HTML, CSS & JavaScript
HTML: ⊂
CSS: content: '\2282';
JavaScript: '\u2282'
Unicode: U+2282
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I type the subset symbol ⊂ on Windows?
Type 2282 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 “subset”.
What is the Unicode and HTML code for the subset symbol?
The subset symbol is Unicode code point U+2282. In HTML, use ⊂ or the numeric reference ⊂.