U+2216 "∖" Set Minus Unicode Character
Unicode Version 18.0
Source: Browser Default
U+2216 "∖" Set Minus is a mathematical symbol that represents the set difference operation in set theory, denoting the removal of elements belonging to one set from another. It is visually distinct from the standard backslash character, as it is designed to align properly with mathematical notation and avoid confusion with programming or typographic uses. This symbol is commonly employed in academic contexts, such as when expressing that set A minus set B yields the elements present in A but not in B. Its inclusion in Unicode ensures consistent representation across digital platforms for mathematical text.
General Properties
Code Point
U+2216
Name
Set Minus
Encodings
HTML Decimal Encoding
∖
HTML Hex Encoding
∖
UTF-8 Encoding
0xE2 0x88 0x96
UTF-16 Encoding
0x2216
UTF-32 Encoding
0x00002216
C/C++/Java Escape
\u2216
Unicode Properties
Numeric Value
NaN
Script Extensions
Common