⊃

Superset Symbol (⊃)

Copy and paste the superset ⊃ with one click

Unicode Character

⊃

Unicode Hex

U+2283

HTML Entity

⊃

Decimal Code

8835

About the Superset Symbol

Last reviewed on October 31, 2026

⊃ is a C-shape that opens to the left, the mirror of ⊂, and means contains. B ⊃ A says B includes every element of A. Textbooks differ on whether it forbids equality, so check how the author defines it.

Its official Unicode name is Superset Of. Browse the Mathematical Symbols page for related characters.

How to Type Superset on a Keyboard

Windows: Type 2283 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 2283 then press Alt+X

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

Superset Code for HTML, CSS & JavaScript

HTML: ⊃

CSS: content: '\2283';

JavaScript: '\u2283'

Unicode: U+2283

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I type superset ⊃ on Windows?

Type 2283 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 superset?

It is Unicode code point U+2283, named Superset Of. In HTML, use ⊃ or the numeric reference ⊃.