U+2238 · Mathematical Operators

Dot Minus ∸

Dot minus: a minus sign with a dot above. In computer science it means 'monus' (subtraction that never goes below zero).

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How to type

Type ∸ on any device

In Microsoft Word or WordPad, type 2238 then press Alt + X.
Press Win + . to open the emoji panel, go to Symbols (Ω), and search or scroll.

Press Ctrl + Cmd + Space, search "dot minus", 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 2238, then press Enter (GTK/IBus apps).

Insert → Symbol → More Symbols. Set "from" to Unicode (hex) and enter 2238.
Or type 2238 and press Alt + X.

Insert → Special characters, then search "dot minus" or paste U+2238 into the search box.

HTML: ∸
CSS: content: "\2238";
JavaScript: "\u2238"

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Quick facts

Symbol	`∸`
Name	`Dot Minus`
Unicode	`U+2238`
Unicode name	`Dot Minus`
Block	`Mathematical Operators`
HTML entity	`—`
HTML hex	`∸`
HTML decimal	`∸`
CSS	`\2238`
JavaScript	`\u2238`

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FAQ

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How do I copy the dot minus 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+2238, named "Dot Minus". In HTML write ∸; in CSS use "\2238".

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.