Small contains overbar (⋾) is the Unicode character at U+22FE in Mathematical Operators. Official name: SMALL CONTAINS WITH OVERBAR. It is a set-theory style relation used in mathematical notation.
Remember
Character ⋾
Unicode U+22FE
Named entity ⋾
Hex entity ⋾
Decimal ⋾
CSS escape \22FE
Not the same ⋽ · ∍ · ⋼
Prefer ⋾ in HTML markup. You can also type ⋾ in UTF-8, or use numeric forms when needed. Use a math-capable font for the clearest glyph.
Using Named Entity: ⋾
Using Hex Code: ⋾
Using HTML Code: ⋾
Using CSS Entity: ⋾
Typed directly: ⋾
Set theory: A ⋾ B
How It Works
1. Named:⋾ is the HTML5 name for U+22FE → ⋾. Best default in markup.
2. Hex:U+22FE → ⋾ in HTML. Same glyph as the named form.
3. Decimal: same code point as 8958 → ⋾. Same result as hex and named.
4. CSS: use \22FE in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ⋾ after the paragraph text.
5. Typed / math: paste ⋾ in UTF-8, or write A ⋾ B for a simple relation example.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with ⋾.
vs ⋽
Not contains overbar
U+22FD (⋽) is contains with overbar. U+22FE is the small form — different characters.
vs ∍
Not small contains member
∍ (U+220D) is small contains as member. Do not swap it with ⋾.
Name
Remember ⋾
The named entity is ⋾ — not &nivb; or ∌.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\22FE belongs in CSS strings. ⋾ / ⋾ / ⋾ belong in HTML.
Semicolon
End named entities
Always finish with ; — write ⋾, not ¬nivb.
Fonts
Use a math font
Some UI fonts omit U+22FE. Prefer Cambria Math, STIX, or similar for readable operators.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Small contains overbar (U+22FE) and its entity forms (⋾, ⋾, ⋾, CSS \\22FE) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Visible glyphs depend on Mathematical Operators font coverage.
✓ Universal support
Small Contains Overbar (⋾)
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+22FE / entitiesFull support
Bottom line: Prefer ⋾ in HTML. Use ⋾ / ⋾ when numeric form is required, and \\22FE only inside CSS content.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: small contains overbar is U+22FE (decimal 8958) — glyph ⋾.
HTML: prefer ⋾ — also ⋾ / ⋾ / type ⋾.
CSS: use \22FE inside content for generated text.
Meaning:⋾ is the small overbar form — not ⋽, not ∍, not ⋼.
Use ⋾ (named), ⋾ (hex), ⋾ (decimal), type ⋾ directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \22FE in content. Prefer ⋾ in normal HTML.
U+22FE (SMALL CONTAINS WITH OVERBAR). Hex 22FE, decimal 8958. It belongs to the Mathematical Operators block (U+2200–U+22FF).
Yes. Use ⋾. Numeric forms ⋾ and ⋾ also work.
No. ⋾ is U+22FE (⋾). Related but different: U+22FD (contains with overbar), U+220D (small contains as member), and U+22FC (small contains with vertical bar).
Use it in set theory and math documentation when you need the small contains-with-overbar operator. Prefer a math-capable font for clear glyphs.
HTML entities (⋾, ⋾, or ⋾) go in markup. The CSS escape \22FE goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).
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Did you know?
Small contains overbar is Unicode U+22FE (decimal 8958) — glyph ⋾ in Mathematical Operators. HTML5 names it ⋾. Official name: SMALL CONTAINS WITH OVERBAR. Do not confuse with contains overbar U+22FD (⋽) or small contains member U+220D (∍).
