Therefore symbol
Tap to copy ∴, or learn how to type it on Windows, Mac and phones.
U+2234
Therefore symbol and related symbols
4 symbols, each with its codes and shortcuts.
| Symbol | Name | Code | HTML | Windows | Mac | LaTeX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Therefore | U+2234 | ∴ | \therefore | |||
| Because | U+2235 | ∵ | \because | |||
| Ratio | U+2236 | ∶ | ||||
| Proportion | U+2237 | ∷ |
Meaning of ∴
Three dots in a triangle ∴ mean "therefore". Turned upside down, ∵ means "because".
Common uses: math proofs, logic and quick notes.
- Unicode name
- Therefore
- Code point
- U+2234
- Windows
- Alt + X in Word
- Mac
- Character Viewer
How to type ∴
Copy and paste
Click the big ∴ at the top. It copies instantly.
Windows
In Word, type 2234 and press Alt + X. In other apps, the emoji panel (Windows key + .) has a symbols tab you can search.
Mac
No shortcut? Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer; search for therefore.
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 \therefore 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. Mac users can find it in the Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space).
How do I type ∴ in Word?
Type 2234 and press Alt + X straight after it. Word turns the code into ∴.
What does ∴ mean?
Three dots in a triangle ∴ mean "therefore". Turned upside down, ∵ means "because".
Where is ∴ used?
Math proofs, logic and quick notes.
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Updated November 13, 2026