U+2211
Summation∑
Summation is a monochrome text character from the Unicode Mathematical Operators block, listed here under Math. Copy it with one click, or use the hex, octal, decimal and HTML entity codes below to embed it in web pages, code, and documents. It is often searched for as "sum", "sigma".
Quick facts
- Unicode
- U+2211
- Decimal
- 8721
- Hex
- 0x2211
- Octal
- 0o21021
Unicode identity
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| Code pointOfficial Unicode notation | U+2211 | |
| Official nameUnicodeData.txt, Unicode 18.0.0 | N-ARY SUMMATION | |
| DecimalBase 10 | 8721 | |
| HexadecimalBase 16 | 0x2211 | |
| OctalBase 8 | 0o21021 | |
| BinaryBase 2 | 0010001000010001 | |
| General categorySymbol, math | Sm | |
| Unicode blockU+2200–U+22FF | Mathematical Operators | |
| Plane | Basic Multilingual Plane (BMP, Plane 0) |
HTML & CSS
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| HTML entity (decimal) | ∑ | |
| HTML entity (hex) | ∑ | |
| HTML entity (named) | ∑ | |
| CSS content escapeUse inside content: "…" | \2211 | |
| URL encodedPercent-encoded UTF-8 | %E2%88%91 |
Programming languages
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| JavaScript / TypeScript | \u2211 | |
| JSONUTF-16 surrogate pairs | \u2211 | |
| Python | \u2211 | |
| Java / C# / Kotlin | \u2211 |
Byte encodings
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| UTF-83 bytes | E2 88 91 | |
| UTF-16 (BE) | 2211 | |
| UTF-32 (BE) | 00002211 |
How to type Summation
Windows
Hold Alt and type +2211 with the hex numeric keypad option enabled, or type 2211 then press Alt+X in Word and most Office apps.
macOS
Enable the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option, and type 2211. Or open Character Viewer (Control+Command+Space) and search "Summation".
Linux
Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 2211, then press Space or Enter in GTK apps. IBus and most terminals support the same sequence.
HTML, CSS & code
Paste the character directly, or use the escapes above: ∑ in HTML, \2211 in CSS, and \u2211 in JavaScript.
Official Unicode reference
- Character name
- N-ARY SUMMATION
- Block
- Mathematical Operators (U+2200–U+22FF)
- General category
- Sm — Symbol, math
Data from the Unicode Character Database, version 18.0.0. See the official code chart for the Mathematical Operators block: U2200.pdf (PDF, unicode.org).
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the Summation symbol?
Click the Copy button at the top of this page, or select ∑ and press Ctrl+C (Cmd+C on Mac). It is plain Unicode text, so it pastes into documents, chats, code, and design tools.
What is the Unicode code point for Summation?
Summation is U+2211 (decimal 8721, hexadecimal 0x2211, octal 0o21021). It lives in the Mathematical Operators block (U+2200–U+22FF) of the Basic Multilingual Plane (BMP, Plane 0).
What is the official Unicode name of Summation?
The Unicode Standard (version 18.0.0) names this character "N-ARY SUMMATION". Its General_Category is Sm (Symbol, math).
What is the HTML code for Summation?
Use ∑ or ∑, or the named entity ∑. In CSS, use content: "\2211".
How do I type Summation in code?
JavaScript: "\u2211". Python: "\u2211". JSON and Java: "\u2211". The UTF-8 byte sequence is E2 88 91.
Is Summation an emoji?
No. Summation is a text symbol and renders as a monochrome glyph in the current font. Some platforms may offer an emoji variant when U+FE0F is appended.