HTML Entity for Small Contains Overbar (⋾)
What You'll Learn
How to display Small Contains Overbar (⋾) in HTML using numeric references, the named entity, and CSS escapes. This character is U+22FE (SMALL CONTAINS WITH OVERBAR) in the Mathematical Operators block (U+2200–U+22FF). It is used in set theory for the “small contains with overbar” relation.
Use the named entity ⋾, hex ⋾, decimal ⋾, or CSS \22FE. ⋾ is the most readable option when writing HTML by hand. Do not confuse ⋾ with Contains Overbar U+22FD (⋽), Contains As Member Small U+220D (∍), or Small Contains Vertical Bar At End Horizontal Stroke U+22FC (⋼).
⚡ Quick Reference — Small Contains Overbar
U+22FEMathematical Operators (U+2200–U+22FF)
⋾Hexadecimal reference
⋾Decimal reference
⋾Standard HTML entity
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+22FE
Hex code ⋾
HTML code ⋾
Named entity ⋾
CSS code \22FEComplete HTML Example
This example demonstrates Small Contains Overbar (⋾) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, the named entity ⋾, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\22FE";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Small Contains Overbar using Hex: ⋾</p>
<p>Small Contains Overbar using HTML Code: ⋾</p>
<p>Small Contains Overbar using HTML Entity: ⋾</p>
<p id="point">Small Contains Overbar using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
U+22FE is supported in modern browsers; use a math-capable font for best glyph quality:
👀 Live Preview
See the small-contains-overbar operator in context:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
⋾ references code point U+22FE using hex digits 22FE.
Decimal HTML Code
⋾ is the decimal equivalent (8958) for the same character.
Named HTML Entity
⋾ is the standard named entity for U+22FE—readable for set-theory notation.
CSS Entity
\22FE is the CSS escape for U+22FE, used in the content property of ::before or ::after.
Same visual result
All four methods produce the glyph: ⋾. Unicode U+22FE is in Mathematical Operators (U+2200–U+22FF).
Use Cases
Small Contains Overbar (⋾) commonly appears in:
Specialized “small contains with overbar” relations in formal notation.
Advanced discrete math and logic course materials.
Technical PDFs and HTML preprints with set-relation operators.
Symbol glossaries and character reference tables for math HTML.
Examples showing ⋾ alongside numeric references.
Tools rendering math symbols without full MathML.
Describe the relation in text; do not rely on the glyph alone.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Prefer
⋾for readable hand-written HTML - Use math fonts (Cambria Math, STIX Two Math) for clear operators
- Keep entity style consistent across a document
- Use
\22FEonly inside CSScontent - Distinguish ⋾ from ⋽ (contains overbar) and ∍ (small contains member)
Don’t
- Write U+022FE—the correct notation is U+22FE
- Substitute ⋽ or ∍ when the small overbar operator ⋾ is required
- Use CSS
\022FEwith a leading zero unless your toolchain requires it—prefer\22FE - Put CSS escape in HTML text nodes
- Mix entity styles randomly in one file
Key Takeaways
Named entity for easy authoring
⋾Numeric references also render ⋾
⋾ ⋾For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\22FEU+22FE SMALL CONTAINS WITH OVERBAR
Four methods, one glyph — widely supported in modern browsers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⋾ (named entity), ⋾ (hex), ⋾ (decimal), or \22FE in CSS content. All four methods render ⋾.U+22FE (SMALL CONTAINS WITH OVERBAR). Mathematical Operators (U+2200–U+22FF). Hex 22FE, decimal 8958.⋾, ⋾, or ⋾) go directly in markup. The CSS escape \22FE is used in stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements.⋾ is the named entity for U+22FE. It is well supported in modern browsers for this Mathematical Operators symbol.Explore More HTML Entities!
Discover 1500+ HTML character references — math operators, symbols, arrows, and more.
About the author
8 people found this page helpful