Subset of or Equal To Symbol (⊆)
Subset of or Equal To Symbol
This symbol states that one set is contained in another and may be equal to it.
Codes for ⊆
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How to Type ⊆ on Windows and Word
For the most reliable Windows method, copy the symbol from this page. In Microsoft Word, type 2286 and press Alt+X. Word converts the hexadecimal Unicode value into ⊆. Press Alt+X again to switch the symbol back to its code.
How to Type ⊆ on Mac, Chromebook, and Linux
On a Mac, open Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space, search for “Subset of or Equal To Symbol”, and insert it. Chromebook users can copy the symbol or use the Unicode input method where supported. On Linux, press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 2286, and press Enter.
Examples and Correct Usage
Write A ⊆ B when every member of A belongs to B, including the possibility that A and B are identical.
Use the actual Unicode character rather than a visually similar keyboard substitute when the distinction matters in mathematics, science, accessibility, searching, or data processing.