Dot plus (∔) is the Unicode character at U+2214 in the Mathematical Operators block. Official name: DOT PLUS. It looks like a plus sign with a center dot — used as a specialized binary operator (e.g. a ∔ b).
Remember
Character ∔
Unicode U+2214
Named entity ∔
Hex entity ∔
Decimal ∔
CSS escape \2214
Not the same + · ⋅ · ∸ · ±
Prefer ∔ in HTML markup (alias: ∔). You can also type ∔ in UTF-8, or use numeric forms when needed.
Dot plus rendered alone and in a simple binary expression.
Examplea ∔ b
Large glyph∔
Compared∔ + ∸ ⋅ ±
With entitiesNamed: ∔ | Hex: ∔ | Decimal: ∔
Code
Complete HTML Example
One page that shows Dot Plus with named, hex, decimal, CSS escape, and a typed character. Use View Output or open the live editor.
Named + Hex + Decimal + CSS + Typed
Five ways to produce ∔, plus a binary-operation example.
html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<title>Dot Plus (∔) in HTML</title>
<style>
#point::after {
content: "\2214";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Dot Plus using Named Entity: ∔</p>
<p>Dot Plus using Hex Code: ∔</p>
<p>Dot Plus using HTML Code: ∔</p>
<p id="point">Dot Plus using CSS Entity: </p>
<p>Typed directly: ∔</p>
<p>Binary: a ∔ b</p>
</body>
</html>
Dot Plus using Named Entity: ∔
Dot Plus using Hex Code: ∔
Dot Plus using HTML Code: ∔
Dot Plus using CSS Entity: ∔
Typed directly: ∔
Binary: a ∔ b
How It Works
1. Named:∔ is the HTML5 name for U+2214 → ∔. Best default in markup (∔ is the same glyph).
2. Hex:U+2214 → ∔ in HTML. Same glyph as the named form.
3. Decimal: same code point as 8724 → ∔. Same result as hex and named.
4. CSS: use \2214 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ∔ after the paragraph text.
5. Typed / binary: paste ∔ in UTF-8, or write a ∔ b.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with Dot Plus.
+
Not ordinary plus
For everyday addition, use + or +. Use ∔ only when you need the dotted-plus form.
∸
Related: dot minus
∸ (∸) is the dotted-minus counterpart — not the same character as ∔.
⋅
Not the dot operator
⋅ (⋅) is a multiplication/dot-product dot, not a plus with a center dot.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\2214 belongs in CSS strings. ∔ / ∔ / ∔ belong in HTML.
Fonts
Math font coverage
Some fonts omit U+2214. Prefer a font with Mathematical Operators coverage for display.
Semicolon
End references
Always finish with ; — write ∔, not &dotplus.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Dot plus (U+2214) and its entity forms (∔, ∔, ∔, ∔, CSS \\2214) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Visible glyphs depend on math font coverage.
✓ Universal support
Dot Plus (∔)
Encode with named, hex, decimal, CSS escape, or type the character — same code point everywhere encoding is supported.
100%Browser coverage
Google ChromeSupported
Yes
Microsoft EdgeSupported
Yes
Mozilla FirefoxSupported
Yes
Apple SafariSupported
Yes
OperaSupported
Yes
Internet ExplorerAll versions
Yes
U+2214 / entitiesFull support
Bottom line: Prefer ∔ in HTML (alias ∔). Use ∔ or ∔ when numeric form is required, and \\2214 only inside CSS content.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: dot plus is U+2214 (decimal 8724) — glyph ∔.
HTML: prefer ∔ (or ∔), or use ∔ / ∔ / type ∔.
CSS: use \2214 inside content for generated text.
Meaning:∔ = plus with a center dot — not +, ⋅, or ∸.
One line:U+2214 → ∔ / ∔ / ∔ / CSS \2214 / type ∔.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use ∔ or ∔ (named), ∔ (hex), ∔ (decimal), type ∔ directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \2214 in content. Prefer ∔ in normal HTML.
U+2214 (DOT PLUS). Hex 2214, decimal 8724. It belongs to the Mathematical Operators block (U+2200–U+22FF).
Yes. Use ∔ (preferred) or ∔. Numeric forms ∔ and ∔ also work.
Use it in math when you need a plus with a center dot (a ∔ b). Prefer the ASCII + or + for ordinary addition.
HTML entities (∔, ∔, or ∔) go in markup. The CSS escape \2214 goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).
No. ∔ is U+2214 (∔). The plus sign + is U+002B. ⋅ is U+22C5 (⋅), the dot operator. Related monus form is ∸ (∸).
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Did you know?
Dot plus is Unicode U+2214 (decimal 8724) — glyph ∔ in the Mathematical Operators block. HTML5 names it ∔ (also ∔). It is a plus sign with a center dot — not the ASCII + and not the dot operator ⋅.
