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Tilde Operator Symbol (∼)

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About the Tilde Operator Symbol

Last reviewed on October 31, 2026

∼ is a tilde that sits in mid-height as a math symbol. It means is similar to, is distributed as, or has the same order as, as in X ∼ N(0, 1). It differs from the low text tilde in typing.

Its official Unicode name is Tilde Operator. Browse the Mathematical Symbols page for related characters.

How to Type Tilde Operator on a Keyboard

Windows: Type 223C 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 223C then press Alt+X

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I type tilde operator ∼ on Windows?

Type 223C 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 tilde operator?

It is Unicode code point U+223C, named Tilde Operator. In HTML, use &sim; or the numeric reference ∼.