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U+2235 · Mathematical Operators
Because ∵
The because sign: three dots in an upside-down triangle. It's used in math proofs, often together with ∴ (therefore).
Look-alikes
∵ next to similar dots
Same font and size, so you can see the difference in height and weight. Click any of them to copy it.
How to type
Type ∵ on any device
- In Microsoft Word or WordPad, type 2235 then press Alt + X.
- Press Win + . to open the emoji panel, go to Symbols (Ω), and search or scroll.
- Press Ctrl + Cmd + Space, search "because", and double-click it.
- Copy it from this page once, then save it under Settings → General → Keyboard → Text Replacement (for example, type bbb to get it).
- Copy it once, then add it to your Gboard clipboard or Personal dictionary as a shortcut.
- Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 2235, then press Enter (GTK/IBus apps).
- Insert → Symbol → More Symbols. Set "from" to Unicode (hex) and enter 2235.
- Or type 2235 and press Alt + X.
- Insert → Special characters, then search "because" or paste U+2235 into the search box.
- HTML:
∵ - CSS:
content: "\2235"; - JavaScript:
"\u2235"
Codes
Quick facts
| Symbol | ∵ | |
| Name | Because | |
| Unicode | U+2235 | |
| Unicode name | Because | |
| Block | Mathematical Operators | |
| HTML entity | — | |
| HTML hex | ∵ | |
| HTML decimal | ∵ | |
| CSS | \2235 | |
| JavaScript | \u2235 |
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Rendering
How ∵ looks in different fonts
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FAQ
Because questions
How do I copy the because symbol?
Click the big ∵ at the top of this page and it's copied to your clipboard. Paste it with Ctrl+V (Cmd+V on Mac) or long-press on mobile.
What is the Unicode for ∵?
∵ is U+2235, named "Because". In HTML write ∵; in CSS use "\2235".
Does ∵ work on Instagram and WhatsApp?
Yes. It is a standard text character, so it works in bios, captions, chats and documents, as long as the font has it. Most modern phones show it correctly.