Plus Sign with Tilde Below ⨦

⨦ (U+2A26) 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 Below 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 BELOW is a mathematical symbol used in formulas and interfaces. Its code point is U+2A26 in the Supplementary Mathematical Operators block. In history, this symbol joined other operators to expand notation for operations. It appears in contexts where a plus sign needs a modified or specialized meaning. The symbol is part of a family of signs used by mathematicians and computer systems. It helps convey a specific operation or relation without changing overall syntax. The general idea is that common math symbols indicate operations or comparisons in formulas and user interfaces. This symbol adds a visual cue that can distinguish a particular kind of addition or adjustment from a standard plus sign. Users may encounter it in technical documents, software input fields, or mathematical texts that support extended operators. Its usage emphasizes precision and clarity. Developers and educators can rely on it to communicate a distinct operation when the standard plus sign is not enough. Overall, it serves as a careful tool in formal notation.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2A26 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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