HTML Entity for NAND (⊼)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+22BC

HTML Entity for NAND (U+22BC) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is the NAND Entity?

NAND (⊼) is the Sheffer stroke at Unicode U+22BC for the NAND (NOT AND) logical operation. HTML5 has no named entity — use ⊼ or ⊼. Example: P ⊼ Q.

Remember

Character     ⊼
Unicode       U+22BC
Named entity  (none)
Hex entity    &#x22BC;
Decimal       &#8892;
CSS escape    \22BC

Hex, decimal, CSS, and a typed character all produce the same glyph: ⊼.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Direct character	`⊼`	UTF-8 HTML text
Hex entity	`⊼`	HTML markup (preferred)
Decimal entity	`⊼`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\22BC`	Stylesheet `content`
Named entity	None	Not available in HTML5

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
NAND / Sheffer stroke in logic	`⊼` or type ⊼
Need an entity in HTML source	`⊼` or `⊼`
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\22BC"`
Binary AND (∧)	`&wedge;` — not NAND
N-ary logical AND (⋀)	See N-Ary Logical AND — `&bigwedge;`

See it

Live Preview

NAND alone, in a formula, and beside related operators.

Example P ⊼ Q = ¬(P ∧ Q)

Large glyph ⊼

Hex entity ⊼ → ⊼

vs ∧ / ∨ / ⊕ ⊼ | ∧ | ∨ | ⊕

With entities Hex: ⊼ | Decimal: ⊼

Code

Complete HTML Example

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

Hex + Decimal + CSS

Three ways to produce ⊼ in a single document (no named entity).

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>NAND (⊼)</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\22BC";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x22BC;</p>
  <p>Using HTML Code: &#8892;</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p>Formula: P &#x22BC; Q</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: U+22BC → ⊼ in HTML. Preferred numeric form.

2. Decimal: same code point as 8892 → ⊼. Same result as hex.

3. CSS: use \22BC in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ⊼ after the paragraph text.

4. No named form: do not invent &nand; — browsers will not recognize it.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with NAND.

Named

No `&nand;`

HTML5 has no named entity. Use ⊼ or ⊼.

vs ∧

Not AND

&wedge; is ∧ (U+2227). NAND is the negation of AND — different operator.

Meaning

NAND = NOT AND

P ⊼ Q is false only when both P and Q are true.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\22BC belongs in CSS. ⊼ / ⊼ belong in HTML.

Encoding

Declare UTF-8

If you type ⊼ directly, keep <meta charset="UTF-8"> so the file is not misread.

Semicolon

End references

Always finish with ; — write ⊼, not &#x22BC.

Compatibility

Browser Support

NAND (U+22BC) and its entity forms (⊼, ⊼, CSS \\22BC) are supported in all mainstream browsers with a Unicode-capable font.

✓ Universal support

NAND (⊼)

Encode with hex, decimal, or CSS escape — or type ⊼ directly in UTF-8 HTML. No named entity.

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+22BC Full support

Bottom line: Prefer ⊼ in HTML. Use \\22BC only inside CSS content.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: NAND is U+22BC (decimal 8892).
HTML: prefer ⊼ (no named entity).
CSS: use \22BC inside content for generated text.
Lookalike: not &wedge; (∧) — NAND is NOT AND.

One line: U+22BC → prefer ⊼ (also ⊼ / CSS \22BC).

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display NAND in HTML using entities?

Use ⊼ (hex), ⊼ (decimal), or the CSS escape \22BC in the content property. All render ⊼. There is no named HTML entity for U+22BC.

What is the Unicode value for NAND?

U+22BC (SHEFFER STROKE). Hex 22BC, decimal 8892. It belongs to the Mathematical Operators block.

Is there a named HTML entity for U+22BC?

No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for NAND. Use ⊼ or ⊼, or type ⊼ in UTF-8.

When should I use this HTML entity?

Use it in Boolean algebra, logic gates, and digital electronics when writing NAND (NOT AND) — for example P ⊼ Q.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+22BC?

HTML entities (⊼ or ⊼) go in markup. The CSS escape \22BC is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ⊼.

Is ⊼ the same as ∧ or ∨?

No. NAND is U+22BC (⊼), NOT AND. AND is &wedge; (∧, U+2227). OR is &vee; (∨, U+2228). Different operators.

Did you know?

NAND is Unicode U+22BC (decimal 8892) — SHEFFER STROKE in Mathematical Operators. HTML5 has no named entity — use ⊼ or ⊼. It denotes NOT AND: P ⊼ Q = ¬(P ∧ Q). Related: AND &wedge; (∧), XOR (⊻).

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