U+2235
Because∵
Because 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.
Quick facts
- Unicode
- U+2235
- Decimal
- 8757
- Hex
- 0x2235
- Octal
- 0o21065
Unicode identity
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| Code pointOfficial Unicode notation | U+2235 | |
| Official nameUnicodeData.txt, Unicode 18.0.0 | BECAUSE | |
| DecimalBase 10 | 8757 | |
| HexadecimalBase 16 | 0x2235 | |
| OctalBase 8 | 0o21065 | |
| BinaryBase 2 | 0010001000110101 | |
| 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) | ∵ | |
| CSS content escapeUse inside content: "…" | \2235 | |
| URL encodedPercent-encoded UTF-8 | %E2%88%B5 |
Programming languages
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| JavaScript / TypeScript | \u2235 | |
| JSONUTF-16 surrogate pairs | \u2235 | |
| Python | \u2235 | |
| Java / C# / Kotlin | \u2235 |
Byte encodings
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| UTF-83 bytes | E2 88 B5 | |
| UTF-16 (BE) | 2235 | |
| UTF-32 (BE) | 00002235 |
How to type Because
Windows
Hold Alt and type +2235 with the hex numeric keypad option enabled, or type 2235 then press Alt+X in Word and most Office apps.
macOS
Enable the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option, and type 2235. Or open Character Viewer (Control+Command+Space) and search "Because".
Linux
Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 2235, 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, \2235 in CSS, and \u2235 in JavaScript.
Official Unicode reference
- Character name
- BECAUSE
- 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 Because 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 Because?
Because is U+2235 (decimal 8757, hexadecimal 0x2235, octal 0o21065). 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 Because?
The Unicode Standard (version 18.0.0) names this character "BECAUSE". Its General_Category is Sm (Symbol, math).
What is the HTML code for Because?
Use ∵ or ∵. In CSS, use content: "\2235".
How do I type Because in code?
JavaScript: "\u2235". Python: "\u2235". JSON and Java: "\u2235". The UTF-8 byte sequence is E2 88 B5.
Is Because an emoji?
No. Because 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.