Small element of (∊) is the Unicode character at U+220A in Mathematical Operators. Official name: SMALL ELEMENT OF. It is a compact set-membership operator used in mathematical notation.
Remember
Character ∊
Unicode U+220A
Named entity (none)
Hex entity ∊
Decimal ∊
CSS escape \220A
Not the same ∈ · ∍ · ⋷
Prefer ∊ or ∊ in HTML markup. You can also type ∊ in UTF-8. Use a math-capable font for the clearest glyph.
Using Hex Code: ∊
Using HTML Code: ∊
Using CSS Entity: ∊
Typed directly: ∊
Membership: x ∊ A
How It Works
1. Hex:U+220A → ∊ in HTML. Preferred numeric form when you need an entity.
2. Decimal: same code point as 8714 → ∊. Same glyph as hex.
3. CSS: use \220A in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ∊ after the paragraph text.
4. Typed / math: paste ∊ in UTF-8, or write x ∊ A for a simple membership example.
5. No named entity: HTML5 does not define a name for U+220A. For full-size ∈ use ∈ instead.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with U+220A.
vs ∈
Not full-size element of
U+2208 (∈, ∈) is the standard element-of operator. U+220A is the small form — different characters.
vs ∍
Not small contains
∍ (U+220D) is small contains as member (reversed sense). Do not swap it with ∊.
Named
No ∈ for U+220A
∈ always means U+2208. For small element of use ∊ or ∊.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\220A belongs in CSS strings. ∊ / ∊ belong in HTML.
Semicolon
End numeric entities
Always finish with ; — write ∊, not ∊.
Fonts
Use a math font
Some UI fonts omit or poorly draw U+220A. Prefer Cambria Math, STIX, or similar for readable operators.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Small element of (U+220A) and its entity forms (∊, ∊, CSS \\220A) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Visible glyphs depend on Mathematical Operators font coverage.
✓ Universal support
Small Element Of (∊)
Encode with 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+220A / entitiesFull support
Bottom line: Prefer ∊ or ∊ in HTML. Use \\220A only inside CSS content. There is no named entity.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: small element of is U+220A (decimal 8714) — glyph ∊.
HTML: no named entity — use ∊ / ∊ / type ∊.
CSS: use \220A inside content for generated text.
Meaning:∊ is the small membership form — not ∈ (∈), not ∍.
One line:U+220A → ∊ / ∊ / CSS \220A (no named entity).
Frequently Asked Questions
Use ∊ (hex), ∊ (decimal), type ∊ directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \220A in content. There is no named HTML entity.
U+220A (SMALL ELEMENT OF). Hex 220A, decimal 8714. It belongs to the Mathematical Operators block (U+2200–U+22FF).
No. Use numeric references ∊ or ∊, or type ∊ in UTF-8. For full-size membership use ∈ (U+2208).
No. ∊ is U+220A (small element of). ∈ is U+2208 (∈, element of). ∍ is U+220D (small contains as member). U+22F7 is small element of with overbar.
Use it in set theory and math documentation when you need the compact small membership operator. Prefer a math-capable font for clear glyphs.
HTML entities (∊ or ∊) go in markup. The CSS escape \220A goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).
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Did you know?
Small element of is Unicode U+220A (decimal 8714) — glyph ∊ in Mathematical Operators. Official name: SMALL ELEMENT OF. HTML5 has no named entity — use ∊ or ∊. Do not confuse with element of U+2208 (∈, ∈) or small contains as member U+220D (∍).
