HTML Entity for Between (≬)

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📚 Updated: May 2026
🎯 1 Code Example
Unicode U+226C
HTML entity for Between symbol (U+226C) tutorial illustration

What You'll Learn

How to display the Between symbol (≬) in HTML and CSS. This character is U+226C in the Mathematical Operators block. Unicode assigns it the name BETWEEN; authors use it in chains such as a ≬ b ≬ c to express formal “between” or comparative relations (always explain your convention in prose).

You can write it as ≬, ≬, the named entity ≬, or \226C in CSS content. Prefer math-capable fonts so ≬ aligns cleanly with neighboring operators.

⚡ Quick Reference — Between

Unicode U+226C

Mathematical Operators

Hex Code ≬

Hexadecimal reference

HTML Code ≬

Decimal reference

Named Entity ≬

HTML5 named reference

Reference Table
Name           Value
────────────   ──────────
Unicode        U+226C
Hex code       ≬
HTML code      ≬
Named entity   ≬
CSS code       \226C
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Complete HTML Example

This example shows the Between symbol using hexadecimal and decimal character references, the ≬ named entity, and a CSS content escape on a pseudo-element:

html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
 <style>
  #point:after{
   content: "\226C";
  }
 </style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Between using Hexa Decimal: &#x226C;</p>
<p>Between using HTML Code: &#8812;</p>
<p>Between using HTML Entity: &between;</p>
<p id="point">Between using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>
Try it Yourself

🌐 Browser Support

U+226C and &between; are supported wherever HTML5 named entities and Mathematical Operators are available:

Chrome 1+
Firefox 1+
Safari 1+
Edge 12+
Opera 4+
Android 4.4+
iOS Safari 1+

👀 Live Preview

See ≬ next to related Mathematical Operators glyphs:

Relation chain x ≬ y ≬ z
Large glyph ≬
Nearby operators ≪ ≫ ≬ ≭
Code points U+226A ≪, U+226B ≫, U+226C BETWEEN, U+226D ≭ (not equivalent to)
Monospace refs &#x226C; &#8812; &between;
Note Glyph shape varies by font; for publication math, consider MathML or a TeX renderer for full layout control.

🧠 How It Works

1

Hexadecimal Code

&#x226C; references code point U+226C using hex digits 226C after the #x prefix.

HTML markup
2

Decimal HTML Code

&#8812; is the decimal equivalent (8812) for the same Between symbol.

HTML markup
3

Named Entity

&between; (ampersand + between + semicolon) is the HTML5 named character reference for U+226C.

HTML markup
4

CSS Escape

\226C is the CSS escape for U+226C, used in the content property of ::before or ::after.

CSS stylesheet
=

Same visual result

Hex, decimal, named, and CSS escapes all produce ≬ (BETWEEN, U+226C).

✅

Use Cases

The Between symbol (≬) is commonly used for:

📐 Formal relations

Chains that express ordering or “betweenness” when your notation guide defines ≬ that way.

📊 Intervals & ranges

Technical writing where a single operator must sit between bounds in inline HTML.

📚 Academic PDFs

HTML-first supplements or appendices that mirror print notation for logic and analysis.

📄 STEM publishing

Equations inlined in blogs or course pages without a full math stack.

🔬 Notation keys

Legend rows that show the glyph next to the word “between” for readers new to the symbol.

💻 Math tooling

Lightweight editors that output HTML entities instead of images for simple operators.

♿ Accessibility

Add visible text or aria-label (“between”) when ≬ appears without surrounding explanation.

💡 Best Practices

Do

  • Use &between; in hand-written markup when clarity beats brevity
  • Define how readers should read chains like a ≬ b ≬ c in your notation section
  • Stack math fonts (Cambria Math, STIX Two Math) ahead of generic serif for even weight
  • Keep \226C inside stylesheets, not pasted into HTML text nodes
  • Cross-check with your style guide: some fields standardize on words instead of ≬

Don’t

  • Confuse U+226C with U+226D (≭, not equivalent to) or decorative tilde clusters
  • Assume every reader knows your ordering convention from the glyph alone
  • Rely on ≬ alone for interval endpoints where inclusive/exclusive bounds need parentheses
  • Ship standalone icons without a textual equivalent for assistive tech
  • Forget to test on Windows fonts if your audience mostly uses Office-style stacks

Key Takeaways

1

Four equivalent HTML/CSS paths

&#x226C; &#8812;
2

Named entity and CSS escape

&between; \226C
3

U+226C is BETWEEN in the Mathematical Operators block

4

Explain meaning in prose; notation for “between” is not universal across texts

5

Pair with accessible labels when ≬ is iconic or stands alone in UI

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Use &#x226C; (hex), &#8812; (decimal), &between; (named), or \226C in CSS content. All render ≬.
U+226C (hex 226C, decimal 8812). Mathematical Operators. Not the same code point as ≭ (U+226D).
When your document or course already defines ≬ for a between-relation and you need plain HTML rather than images or a math renderer.
&between; reads clearly in source. Numeric references are easy to generate from charts. Semantics in the DOM are identical.
Yes: &between; maps to U+226C. Numeric forms remain useful in CMS fields or generated markup.

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