⊥
Perpendicular Symbol ⊥
⊥ is UP TACK (U+22A5) in the Mathematical Operators block.
How to type ⊥
| Word (Windows) | 22A5 → Alt + XType the code, then press Alt + X. |
|---|---|
| Mac | Edit › Emoji & Symbols (Control + Command + Space), then searchSearch for “up tack”. |
| iPhone / Android | Copy it from this page and paste. Most phone keyboards do not have it. |
⊥ Unicode and HTML codes
| Unicode name | UP TACK |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+22A5 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ⊥ |
| HTML numeric | ⊥ |
| CSS | content: "\22A5"; |
| JavaScript | "\u22A5" |
| Python | "\u22A5" · "\N{UP TACK}" |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 8A A5 |
Related symbols: Math
FAQ
How do I type ⊥ on Windows?
There is no Alt code for it. In Word, type 22A5 and press Alt+X, or copy it from this page.
How do I type ⊥ on a Mac?
Press Control + Command + Space and search for “up tack”, or copy it from this page.
What is the HTML code for ⊥?
⊥ or ⊥. In CSS use content: "\22A5".
The exact look of a symbol depends on the font and device.