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U+2A24 · Plus Sign with Tilde Above · Supplemental Mathematical Operators · Common

Plus Sign with Tilde Above ⨤

(U+2A24) is a standard Unicode character that you can copy and paste anywhere text is accepted. This page provides a concise reference with safe tips, internal links, and practical guidance so you can use it reliably across apps and platforms.

What it is and where it’s used: Plus Sign with Tilde Above is part of the Symbols family (block: Supplemental Mathematical Operators). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: The PLUS SIGN WITH TILDE ABOVE (U+2A24) sits in the Supplemental Mathematical Operators block. It is a mathematical symbol used to indicate operations. Its tilde above the plus adds a distinct meaning in some formulas. In practice, it marks a modified addition or a special relation, depending on the field. The symbol appears in contexts where clear, compact notation helps readers follow steps in a calculation. In many cases, it acts as a study aid in formulas and user interfaces. The usage atoms describe its role simply: Common math symbols indicate operations or comparisons in formulas and user interfaces. This helps users recognize it as part of math syntax. The symbol is categorized as common in math, even when its exact function varies by domain. Designers place it where symbols meet operator needs. By knowing the codepoint 2A24, programmers can render it consistently across platforms. Users rely on it as a clear indicator of a customized or special operation within a formula. Its presence supports concise communication in math and UI design.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2A24 in many development tools or editors. Some operating systems provide a character viewer or input palette that lets you search by name or code and insert the glyph into documents.

Display and fallback: if you see an empty box (tofu) or a placeholder rectangle, the active font might not include this codepoint. Switching to a font with broader Unicode coverage or using a fallback font usually fixes the issue. On the web, ensure the page’s font stack includes a general‑purpose fallback.

Related references: browse the Categories for similar characters. When choosing a symbol, prefer the official codepoint for semantic clarity and better compatibility with search, copy, and accessibility tooling.

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Technical details
  • Codepoint: U+2A24
  • General Category: Sm
  • Age: 3.2
  • Bidi Class: ON
  • Block: Supplemental Mathematical Operators
  • Script: Common
  • UTF-8: E2 A8 A4
  • UTF-16: 2A24
  • UTF-32: 00002A24
  • HTML dec: ⨤
  • HTML hex: ⨤
  • JS escape: \u2A24
  • Python \N{}: \N{PLUS SIGN WITH TILDE ABOVE}
  • Python \u: \u2A24
  • Python \U: \U00002A24
  • URL-encoded: %E2%A8%A4
  • CSS escape: \2A24
How to type / insert

Fast copy: click the Copy button near the top of this page.

By codepoint: in many editors and IDEs, you can insert via the Unicode code U+2A24 or a built‑in character picker.

HTML: use the numeric entity ⨤ (hex) or ⨤ (decimal) when an HTML entity is needed.

Compatibility & troubleshooting

Font support: if the symbol does not render, the current font likely lacks this codepoint. Choose a font with broad Unicode coverage or allow a fallback font.

Web pages: ensure your CSS font stack includes a general fallback; avoid relying on images for common symbols to preserve accessibility and copyability.