HTML Entity for Logical OR (∨)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+2228

HTML Entity for Logical OR (U+2228) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is the Logical OR Entity?

Logical OR (∨) is the Mathematical Operators character at Unicode U+2228 (LOGICAL OR). It denotes boolean disjunction — P ∨ Q is true when at least one of P or Q is true.

Remember

Character     ∨
Unicode       U+2228
Hex entity    &#x2228;
Decimal       &#8744;
Named entity  &or; · &vee;
CSS escape    \2228
Not the same  &and; (∧) · &cup; (∪)

Named, hex, decimal, CSS, and a typed character all produce the same glyph: ∨. Prefer &or; (or &vee;) in HTML source for clarity.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Named entity	`&or;` / `&vee;`	HTML markup (best default)
Hex entity	`∨`	HTML markup
Decimal entity	`∨`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\2228`	Stylesheet `content`
Direct character	`∨`	UTF-8 HTML text

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Readable logic HTML source	`&or;` (or `&vee;`)
Need a numeric entity in HTML	`∨` or `∨`
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\2228"`
Logical AND (∧)	Use &and; (U+2227)
Set union (∪)	Use ∪ (U+222A)

See it

Live Preview

Logical OR in common logic and math contexts.

Expression P ∨ Q

Large glyph ∨

Named entity &or; → ∨

vs AND / ∪ ∨ | ∧ | ∪

With entities Named: ∨ | Hex: ∨ | Decimal: ∨

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows this symbol with named, hex, decimal, and CSS forms. Use View Output or open the live editor.

Named + Hex + Decimal + CSS

Four ways to produce ∨ in a single document.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Logical OR (∨)</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\2228";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x2228;</p>
  <p>Using HTML Code: &#8744;</p>
  <p>Using Named Entity: &or;</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p><code>P &or; Q</code></p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Named: &or; (alias &vee;) is the clearest HTML form and renders ∨.

2. Hex: U+2228 → ∨ in HTML. Same result as the named entity.

3. Decimal: same code point as 8744 → ∨. Same result as hex.

4. CSS: use \2228 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ∨ after the paragraph text.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with Logical OR.

Look-alikes

∨ ≠ ∧ ≠ ∪

AND (&and;) and union (∪) are different characters. Use U+2228 only for logical disjunction.

Code vs math

Not the same as `||`

In programming source, || is an operator in code. In HTML prose or math, use &or; to display the ∨ symbol.

Aliases

`&or;` = `&vee;`

Both named entities map to U+2228. Prefer one style consistently in a document.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\2228 belongs in CSS. &or; / ∨ / ∨ belong in HTML.

A11y

Add nearby words

Pair the glyph with words (for example P &or; Q / “P OR Q”) or use aria-label when it stands alone.

Semicolon

End references

Always finish with ; — write &or;, not &or.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Logical OR (U+2228) and its entity forms (&or;, &vee;, ∨, ∨, CSS \\2228) are supported in all modern browsers.

✓ Universal encoding

Logical OR (∨)

Encode with named, hex, decimal, or CSS escape — or type ∨ directly in UTF-8 HTML.

100% Browser coverage

Google Chrome Supported

Yes

Microsoft Edge Supported

Yes

Mozilla Firefox Supported

Yes

Apple Safari Supported

Yes

Opera Supported

Yes

Internet Explorer IE 9+

Yes*

U+2228 Full support

Bottom line: Prefer &or; for readable HTML. Use \\2228 only inside CSS content.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: this symbol is U+2228 (decimal 8744).
HTML: prefer &or; (alias &vee;) — or use ∨ / ∨.
CSS: use \2228 inside content for generated text.
Watch out: U+2228 ≠ &and; ≠ ∪.

One line: U+2228 → &or; / ∨ / ∨ / CSS \2228.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display Logical OR (∨) in HTML using entities?

Use &or; or &vee; (named), ∨ (hex), ∨ (decimal), or the CSS escape \2228 in the content property. All render ∨.

What is the Unicode value for Logical OR?

U+2228 (LOGICAL OR). Hex 2228, decimal 8744. It belongs to Mathematical Operators (U+2200–U+22FF).

Is there a named HTML entity for U+2228?

Yes. Both &or; and &vee; are named HTML5 entities for ∨ and are supported in all modern browsers.

When should I use this HTML entity?

Use it in boolean algebra, discrete math, programming docs, and logic expressions such as P ∨ Q. Prefer &or; for readable source.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+2228?

HTML entities (&or;, ∨, or ∨) go in markup. The CSS escape \2228 is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ∨.

Is Logical OR the same as Union (∪)?

No. ∨ is logical disjunction (&or;, U+2228). ∪ is set union (∪, U+222A). They look different and mean different things.

Did you know?

Logical OR is Unicode U+2228 (decimal 8744) — LOGICAL OR in Mathematical Operators. HTML5 provides &or; and &vee; — both render ∨. Prefer &or; for readable logic markup. Logical AND is &and; (∧, U+2227).

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