HTML Entity for Contains As Member Small (∍)
What You'll Learn
How to display Contains As Member Small (∍) in HTML and CSS. This character is U+220D (SMALL CONTAINS AS MEMBER) in the Mathematical Operators block (U+2200–U+22FF). It is the small variant of Contains As Member U+220B (∋) and denotes that a set contains an element (the reverse of “element of” ∈).
There is no named HTML entity for U+220D. Use ∍, ∍, or \220D in CSS content. Use math fonts for clear rendering. Do not confuse ∍ with the regular contains-as-member ∋ or element-of ∈.
⚡ Quick Reference — Contains As Member Small
U+220DMathematical Operators (U+2200–U+22FF)
∍Hexadecimal reference
∍Decimal reference
—None (use numeric refs)
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+220D
Hex code ∍
HTML code ∍
Named entity —
CSS code \220DComplete HTML Example
This example shows U+220D using hexadecimal and decimal character references, plus a CSS content escape. There is no named HTML entity:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\220D";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Contains As Member Small using Hexa Decimal: ∍</p>
<p>Contains As Member Small using HTML Code: ∍</p>
<p id="point">Contains As Member Small using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
U+220D is supported in modern browsers; use a math-capable font for best glyph quality:
👀 Live Preview
See the small contains-as-member symbol in mathematical contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
∍ references code point U+220D using hex digits 220D.
Decimal HTML Code
∍ is the decimal equivalent (8717) for the same character.
CSS Entity
\220D is the CSS escape for U+220D, used in the content property of ::before or ::after.
Same visual result
All three methods produce the small contains-as-member glyph: ∍. Unicode U+220D is the small variant of U+220B (∋). No named HTML entity exists.
Use Cases
Contains As Member Small (∍) commonly appears in:
Compact “contains as member” notation where a smaller glyph fits inline.
Discrete mathematics courses, textbooks, and online references.
Formal logic, computer science docs, and set-operation explanations.
Typography that prefers the small variant for consistency or space.
Tools outputting math symbols without MathML.
Unicode tables and Mathematical Operators glossaries.
Explain meaning in surrounding text; do not rely on the glyph alone for screen readers.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
∍when you need the small contains-as-member glyph - Use math fonts (Cambria Math, STIX Two Math) for clear operators
- Pick ∍ or ∋ consistently for typography in one document
- Use
\220Donly inside CSScontent - Consider MathML for full equations; entities work for inline symbols
Don’t
- Confuse U+220D (∍) with U+220B (∋) or U+2208 (∈)
- Use ∍ for logical “and” or generic containment in prose
- Assume every font distinguishes small and regular variants clearly
- Put CSS escape
\220Din HTML text nodes - Expect a named entity—U+220D has none
Key Takeaways
No named entity—use numeric references
∍ ∍For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\220DU+220D SMALL CONTAINS AS MEMBER
Small variant of U+220B (∋) for set theory notation
Three methods, one glyph — widely supported in modern browsers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
∍ (hex), ∍ (decimal), or \220D in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity for U+220D.U+220D (SMALL CONTAINS AS MEMBER). Mathematical Operators (U+2200–U+22FF). Hex 220D, decimal 8717.U+220B (∋) is CONTAINS AS MEMBER; U+220D (∍) is the small variant with the same meaning but a smaller glyph, often used in tight inline notation.∈ for U+2208, but U+220D has no named equivalent.Explore More HTML Entities!
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