U+2A3B "⨻" Multiplication Sign in Triangle Unicode Character

U+2A3B "⨻" Multiplication Sign in Triangle is a mathematical symbol classified under the Supplemental Mathematical Operators block, designed to represent multiplication within a triangular context. It is typically used in advanced algebra, set theory, or geometric notation to denote a specialized product operation or a binary operator that is distinct from the standard multiplication sign. The symbol combines the conventional multiplication cross with an enclosing triangle, which can imply a restricted or domain specific form of multiplication, such as the product of elements within a triangular matrix or a cyclic group structure. Its inclusion in the Unicode standard ensures that mathematicians and technical writers can represent this operator consistently across digital platforms and documents without relying on custom fonts or images.

General Properties

Code Point	U+2A3B
Version Added	3.2
Name	Multiplication Sign in Triangle
Block	Supplemental Mathematical Operators
General Category	Math Symbol
Canonical Combining Class	Not Reordered
Bidirectional Class	Other Neutral

Encodings

HTML Decimal Encoding	⨻
HTML Hex Encoding	⨻
UTF-8 Encoding	0xE2 0xA8 0xBB
UTF-16 Encoding	0x2A3B
UTF-32 Encoding	0x00002A3B
C/C++/Java Escape	\u2a3b

Unicode Properties

NFC Quick Check	Yes
NFD Quick Check	Yes
NFKC Quick Check	Yes
NFKD Quick Check	Yes
Numeric Type	None
Numeric Value	NaN
Line Break	Alphabetic
Script	Common
Script Extensions	Common
Indic Syllabic Category	Other
Pattern Syntax	Yes
Math	Yes
Vertical Orientation	Rotated
Grapheme Base	Yes
Grapheme Cluster Break	Other
Word Break	Other
Sentence Break	Other