HTML Entity for XOR (⊻)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+22BB

HTML Entity for XOR (U+22BB) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is XOR?

XOR (⊻) is the Mathematical Operators character at Unicode U+22BB (XOR). It is a vee with a bar below, used in Boolean algebra for exclusive OR.

Remember

Character     ⊻
Unicode       U+22BB
Named entity  &veebar;
Hex entity    &#x22BB;
Decimal       &#8891;
CSS escape    \22BB
Not the same  &vee; · &oplus; · ^

Prefer &veebar; in HTML markup. Numeric forms and typing ⊻ in UTF-8 also work. Related: logical OR and circled plus.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Named entity	`&veebar;`	HTML markup (preferred)
Hex entity	`⊻`	HTML markup
Decimal entity	`⊻`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\22BB`	Stylesheet `content`
Direct character	`⊻`	UTF-8 HTML text

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Exclusive OR (A ⊻ B)	`&veebar;` or type `⊻`
Inclusive logical OR (∨)	&vee; / `&or;` (U+2228)
Circled-plus XOR notation (⊕)	&oplus; (U+2295)
Programming caret XOR	`^` (U+005E) — different character
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\22BB"`

See it

Live Preview

XOR in common Boolean-algebra contexts.

Large glyph ⊻

Notation A ⊻ B

Named entity &veebar; → ⊻

Compared ⊻ | ∨ | ⊕

With entities Named: ⊻ | Hex: ⊻ | Decimal: ⊻

Code

Complete HTML Example

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

Named + Hex + Decimal + CSS

Four ways to produce ⊻, plus a short Boolean sample.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>XOR (⊻)</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\22BB";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Named Entity: &veebar;</p>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x22BB;</p>
  <p>Using HTML Code: &#8891;</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p><code>A &veebar; B</code></p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Named: &veebar; is the clearest HTML form for U+22BB.

2. Hex: U+22BB → ⊻ in HTML. Same glyph as the named entity.

3. Decimal: same code point as 8891 → ⊻. Same glyph as hex and named.

4. CSS: use \22BB in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ⊻ after the paragraph text.

5. Sample: A &veebar; B shows typical exclusive-OR notation.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with U+22BB.

vs ∨

XOR ≠ logical OR

&vee; (∨, U+2228) is inclusive OR. &veebar; (⊻) is exclusive OR.

vs ⊕

Not circled plus

Some texts write XOR as ⊕ (&oplus;). That is U+2295 — a different character from U+22BB.

vs ^

Not the caret

Programming languages often use ^ for bitwise XOR. That is ASCII U+005E, not the math symbol ⊻.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\22BB belongs in CSS strings. &veebar; / ⊻ / ⊻ belong in HTML.

A11y

Add nearby words

Pair the glyph with label text (for example A &veebar; B or “XOR”) when it stands alone.

Semicolon

End references

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

Compatibility

Browser Support

XOR (U+22BB) and its entity forms (&veebar;, ⊻, ⊻, CSS \\22BB) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Visible glyphs depend on Mathematical Operators font coverage.

✓ Universal support

XOR (&veebar;)

Encode with named, hex, decimal, CSS escape, or type the character — same code point everywhere encoding is supported.

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+22BB / &veebar; Full support

Bottom line: Prefer &veebar; in HTML. Use \\22BB only inside CSS content. Do not confuse with &vee;, &oplus;, or ASCII ^.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: this symbol is U+22BB (decimal 8891) — glyph ⊻.
HTML: prefer &veebar; — or use ⊻ / ⊻.
CSS: use \22BB inside content for generated text.
Watch out: &veebar; ≠ &vee; ≠ &oplus; ≠ ^.

One line: U+22BB → &veebar; / ⊻ / ⊻ / CSS \22BB.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display XOR (⊻) in HTML?

Use &veebar; (named), ⊻ (hex), ⊻ (decimal), type ⊻ directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \22BB in content. Prefer &veebar; in normal HTML.

What is the Unicode value for XOR?

U+22BB (XOR). Hex 22BB, decimal 8891. It belongs to Mathematical Operators (U+2200–U+22FF).

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

Yes. Use &veebar;. Numeric forms ⊻ and ⊻ also work.

Is ⊻ the same as ∨ or ⊕?

No. ⊻ is U+22BB (&veebar;, XOR). ∨ is U+2228 (&vee;, logical OR). ⊕ is U+2295 (&oplus;, circled plus). Related logic symbols, different code points.

When should I use &veebar;?

Use it in Boolean algebra and logic when you need the exclusive-OR operator written as a vee with a bar — for example A ⊻ B.

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

HTML entities (&veebar;, ⊻, or ⊻) go in markup. The CSS escape \22BB goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).

Did you know?

XOR is Unicode U+22BB (decimal 8891) — official name XOR in Mathematical Operators. HTML5 provides &veebar; (vee with a bar below). Prefer it for readable source. Used in Boolean algebra and logic for exclusive OR. Do not confuse it with logical OR &vee; (∨, U+2228) or circled plus &oplus; (⊕, U+2295), which some texts also use for XOR.

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