Copied!

Element Of Symbol

Click the symbol above to copy it to your clipboard

Element Of Symbol Info

Symbol
NameElement Of
UnicodeU+2208
HTML Entity∈
Windows Alt CodeAlt+8712
Mac Shortcut

How to Type the Element Of Symbol

Copy and Paste (Easiest)

Click the ∈ symbol above or the copy button. Then paste with Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac).

Windows (Alt Code)

Hold Alt and type 8712 on the number pad. Release Alt.

HTML

Use ∈ in your HTML code.

About the Element Of Symbol

The element of symbol indicates set membership in mathematics, meaning 'is an element of' or 'belongs to'. It was first used by Giuseppe Peano in 1889 and derives from the first letter of the Greek word 'εστί' (is). It is fundamental to set theory and mathematical logic.

Common Uses

Set theory, mathematical proofs, logic, computer science (type systems), formal specifications

Related Symbols

Browse More Symbols