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U+2234 · Mathematical Operators
Therefore ∴
The therefore sign: three dots in a triangle, used in math and logic proofs and as an aesthetic separator.
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 2234 then press Alt + X.
- Press Win + . to open the emoji panel, go to Symbols (Ω), and search or scroll.
- Press Ctrl + Cmd + Space, search "therefore", 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 2234, then press Enter (GTK/IBus apps).
- Insert → Symbol → More Symbols. Set "from" to Unicode (hex) and enter 2234.
- Or type 2234 and press Alt + X.
- Insert → Special characters, then search "therefore" or paste U+2234 into the search box.
- HTML:
∴or∴ - CSS:
content: "\2234"; - JavaScript:
"\u2234"
Codes
Quick facts
| Symbol | ∴ | |
| Name | Therefore | |
| Unicode | U+2234 | |
| Unicode name | Therefore | |
| Block | Mathematical Operators | |
| HTML entity | ∴ | |
| HTML hex | ∴ | |
| HTML decimal | ∴ | |
| CSS | \2234 | |
| JavaScript | \u2234 |
Ready to paste
Copy ∴ in context
Separator
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List
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Divider
∴ ∴ ∴ ∴ ∴ ∴ ∴ ∴ ∴ ∴ ∴ ∴
Repeated
∴∴∴∴∴∴∴∴∴∴
Rendering
How ∴ looks in different fonts
The shape depends on the font. Check that it still looks right where you paste it.
∴Serif
∴Sans
∴Mono
∴Display
FAQ
Therefore questions
How do I copy the therefore 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+2234, named "Therefore". In HTML write ∴; in CSS use "\2234".
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.