Angle symbol
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U+2220
Angle symbol and related symbols
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| Symbol | Name | Code | HTML | Windows | Mac | LaTeX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angle | U+2220 | ∠ | \angle | |||
| Measured angle | U+2221 | ∡ | \measuredangle | |||
| Spherical angle | U+2222 | ∢ | ||||
| Acute angle | U+299F | ⦟ | ||||
| Degree sign | U+00B0 | ° | Alt + 248 | Option + Shift + 8 | ^\circ | |
| Right angle with arc | U+22BE | ⊾ |
About the angle symbol
The ∠ sign names an angle, as in ∠ABC. ∡ is a measured angle and ∢ a spherical angle.
Common uses: geometry, trigonometry and technical drawing.
- Unicode name
- Angle
- Code point
- U+2220
- Windows
- Alt + X in Word
- Mac
- Character Viewer
Typing ∠ on any device
Copy and paste
Tap the ∠ above or any symbol in the table. It goes straight to your clipboard.
Windows
In Word, type 2220 and press Alt + X. Outside Word, open the emoji and symbols panel with Windows key + period.
Mac
No shortcut? Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer; search for angle.
iPhone and Android
Copy it from this page, or set up a text replacement in your keyboard settings so a short code like ;sym turns into the symbol.
HTML
Use ∠ or ∠.
LaTeX
Use \angle in math mode.
Questions people ask
How do I type ∠ on a keyboard?
Windows has no Alt code for it; use the symbols tab in the Windows key + . panel. On a Mac, open the Character Viewer with Control + Command + Space.
What is the HTML code for ∠?
∠ or ∠
What does ∠ mean?
The ∠ sign names an angle, as in ∠ABC. ∡ is a measured angle and ∢ a spherical angle.
Where is ∠ used?
Geometry, trigonometry and technical drawing.
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Updated November 13, 2026