HTML Entity for Dot Plus (∔)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Dot Plus (∔) in HTML using named, hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS entity methods. This character is U+2214 (DOT PLUS) in the Mathematical Operators block (U+2200–U+22FF)—a plus sign with a dot in its center, used in specialized mathematical contexts.
Render it with ∔, ∔, ∔, or CSS escape \2214. Do not confuse with ordinary plus (+, +), dot operator (⋅, U+22C5), or dot minus (∸, U+2238).
⚡ Quick Reference — Dot Plus
U+2214Mathematical Operators block
∔Hexadecimal reference
∔Decimal reference
∔Most readable option
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+2214
Hex code ∔
HTML code ∔
Named entity ∔
CSS code \2214Complete HTML Example
This example demonstrates the Dot Plus symbol (∔) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, the named entity, and a CSS content escape on a pseudo-element:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\2214";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Dot Plus using Hexadecimal: ∔</p>
<p>Dot Plus using HTML Code: ∔</p>
<p>Dot Plus using Named Entity: ∔</p>
<p id="point">Dot Plus using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
U+2214 is supported in modern browsers; use a font with Mathematical Operators coverage for consistent glyphs:
👀 Live Preview
See the Dot Plus symbol (∔) rendered live in mathematical contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Named Entity
∔ is the HTML named entity for the Dot Plus (∔) — the most readable option in source code.
Hexadecimal Code
∔ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 2214 to display the Dot Plus symbol. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
∔ uses the decimal Unicode value 8724 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\2214 is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Same visual result
All four methods produce the Dot Plus glyph: ∔. Unicode U+2214. Not ordinary plus (+) or dot operator (⋅).
Use Cases
The Dot Plus symbol (∔) commonly appears in the following scenarios:
Specialized binary operations distinct from standard addition (e.g. a ∔ b).
Math tutorials and textbooks explaining the dot-plus operator.
Scientific articles and formal notation requiring ∔.
HTML entity and Unicode reference pages for math operators.
Unicode and HTML entity tables for Mathematical Operators.
Web equation editors showing ∔ alongside other operators.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
∔for readable HTML source - Use U+2214 (∔) only when notation requires dot plus
- Use fonts that cover Mathematical Operators (U+2200–U+22FF)
- Pick one entity style per project for consistency
- Distinguish ∔ from + (plus) and ⋅ (dot operator)
Don’t
- Use ∔ when you mean ordinary addition (+)
- Confuse ∔ with dot operator (⋅) or dot minus (∸)
- Use CSS escape
\2214inside HTML markup - Mix hex, decimal, and named styles randomly in one file
- Forget UTF-8 (
<meta charset="utf-8">) in your document
Key Takeaways
Three HTML references all render ∔
∔ ∔ ∔For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\2214Unicode U+2214 — DOT PLUS (plus with center dot)
Prefer ∔ for readability in HTML source
Next in sequence: Dotted Cross
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
∔ (named), ∔ (hex), ∔ (decimal), or \2214 in CSS content. All produce ∔.U+2214 (DOT PLUS). Mathematical Operators block (U+2200–U+22FF). Hex 2214, decimal 8724. A plus sign with a dot in its center.U+002B, +) denotes ordinary addition. Dot Plus (∔, U+2214, ∔) is a specialized operator with a center dot. Use ∔ only when notation explicitly requires it.∔ is the standard named HTML entity for U+2214 (∔) and is the most readable option in source markup.Explore More HTML Entities!
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