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U+002B. On the keyboard, so it has no Alt code to learn. + in HTML. The shape is a simplification of the Latin et, and. A treatise of 1489 by Johannes Widmann used + and − for surplus and deficit.
U+00B1. Alt+241 or Alt+0177 on a number pad, Option+Shift+= on the U.S. layout, Compose + -. ± in HTML, \pm in LaTeX maths. x = ±3 means one of two values; 5.7 ± 0.2 means anywhere from 5.5 to 5.9.
U+2212. The minus sign of arithmetic, a different character from the - key. No Alt code and no Option key on the U.S. layout. − in HTML, Compose - _. In LaTeX maths a typed - already prints it; \textminus in text.
U+2213. Typically used only together with ±, where it always takes the opposite sign. ∓ in HTML, \mp in LaTeX maths. No Alt code.
U+2795. An emoji by default: the font decides its colour and the text colour does not change it. Added in Unicode 6.0 (2010).
U+2796. An emoji by default: the font decides its colour. Added in Unicode 6.0 (2010).
U+002D. On the keyboard. Unicode's note: used generically for hyphen, minus sign or en dash, all of which have dedicated alternatives. Programming languages use this one for subtraction, so type it, not −, in code.
U+207A. Compose ^ +. The charge of an ion is written raised, straight after the formula, as in Na⁺. No Alt code and no named HTML entity.
U+207B. Compose ^ -. For a negative ion such as F⁻, or a negative power such as 10⁻³. No Alt code and no named HTML entity.
U+208A. Compose _ +. No Alt code and no named HTML entity.
U+208B. Compose _ -. No Alt code and no named HTML entity.
U+FF0B. Unicode files it as the wide form of +, one of the fullwidth ASCII variants used in East Asian text.
U+2795 U+FE0E. ➕ plus U+FE0E, which requests the plain drawing. Unicode calls it a request, and the style is never guaranteed.
U+2795 U+FE0F. ➕ plus U+FE0F, which requests the emoji drawing.
U+02D6. A small plus from phonetic notation. Unicode's note: advanced or fronted articulation.
U+FE62. Unicode files it as the small form of +, a compatibility variant for the CNS 11643 standard.
U+FB29. A plus without the lower stroke. A Jewish tradition from at least the 19th century writes plus this way, and Israeli schools adopted it. Unicode files it as a font variant of +.
U+29FA. Two plus signs in one character. Added in Unicode 3.2 (2002).
U+29FB. Three plus signs in one character. Added in Unicode 3.2 (2002).
U+2796 U+FE0E. ➖ plus U+FE0E, which requests the plain drawing.
U+2796 U+FE0F. ➖ plus U+FE0F, which requests the emoji drawing.
U+02D7. A small minus from phonetic notation. Unicode's notes: retracted or backed articulation; glyph may have small end-serifs.
U+FF0D. Unicode files it as the wide form of the keyboard -, not of −. There is no fullwidth form of the true minus sign.
U+FE63. Unicode files it as the small form of the keyboard -, a compatibility variant for the CNS 11643 standard.
Made of U+002B, U+002F and U+002D. Three keyboard characters: the plain fallback for ± where only keyboard characters will do.
U+2A72. Unicode's note: white stands slightly better (chess notation). In the same notation ± is a clear advantage for White. ⩲ in HTML.
U+2A71. Unicode's note: black stands slightly better (chess notation). In the same notation ∓ is a clear advantage for Black. ⩱ in HTML.
Made of U+002B and U+2212. In chess annotation a plus followed by a minus marks a winning advantage for White, one step beyond ±.
Made of U+2212 and U+002B. In chess annotation a minus followed by a plus marks a winning advantage for Black, one step beyond ∓.
Made of U+004E, U+0061 and U+207A. The 1 is left out for a single charge, so the sodium ion is Na⁺ and not Na¹⁺.
Made of U+0046 and U+207B. A raised minus straight after the formula marks one negative charge.
Made of U+0046, U+0065, U+00B2 and U+207A. The number goes before the sign: 2+, not +2. The older Fe⁺⁺ means the same, and only this form is recommended.
U+2295. Unicode's notes: direct sum, vector pointing into page. Chemists sometimes circle the charge of an ion this way, which is decoration only. ⊕ in HTML, \oplus in LaTeX maths.
U+2296. Unicode's note: symmetric difference. ⊖ in HTML, \ominus in LaTeX maths.
U+229E. ⊞ in HTML, \boxplus in LaTeX maths, which needs amssymb.
U+229F. ⊟ in HTML, \boxminus in LaTeX maths, which needs amssymb.
U+229D. ⊝ in HTML, \circleddash in LaTeX maths, which needs amssymb.
U+2A01. The large form of ⊕, set in front of a whole series. ⨁ in HTML, \bigoplus in LaTeX maths.
U+2A2D. ⨭ in HTML. Added in Unicode 3.2 (2002).
U+2A2E. ⨮ in HTML. Added in Unicode 3.2 (2002).
U+2A39. ⨹ in HTML. Added in Unicode 3.2 (2002).
U+2A3A. ⨺ in HTML. Added in Unicode 3.2 (2002).
U+29FE. Its whole name is Tiny. Unicode's note: Tiny and Miny are symbols that yield infinitesimal values when applied to numbers in combinatorial game theory.
U+2214. A plus under a dot. ∔ in HTML, \dotplus in LaTeX maths, which needs amssymb.
U+2A22. ⨢ in HTML. Added in Unicode 3.2 (2002). No LaTeX macro in the sources checked.
U+2A23. ⨣ in HTML. No LaTeX macro in the sources checked.
U+2A24. Unicode's note: positive difference or sum. ⨤ in HTML.
U+2A25. Unicode cross-references it to the dot plus, ∔. ⨥ in HTML.
U+2A26. Unicode's note: sum or positive difference. ⨦ in HTML.
U+2A27. Unicode's note: nim-addition. ⨧ in HTML.
U+2A28. No named HTML entity and no LaTeX macro in the sources checked.
U+29FF. Its whole name is Miny, the partner of Tiny in combinatorial game theory. Unicode cross-references it to −.
U+2A29. ⨩ in HTML. Added in Unicode 3.2 (2002).
U+2A2A. ⨪ in HTML. Unicode cross-references it to the dot minus, ∸.
U+2A2B. No named HTML entity and no LaTeX macro in the sources checked.
U+2A2C. The partner of ⨫. No named HTML entity.
U+2242. A minus over a tilde. ≂ in HTML, \eqsim in LaTeX maths, which needs amssymb.
U+2013. A dash, not a minus sign. Alt+0150 on a number pad, Option+- on the U.S. layout, – in HTML, \textendash in LaTeX text.
U+2010. The dedicated hyphen that Unicode's note on the keyboard - points to. ‐ in HTML. No Alt code.
U+271A. A cross with four equal arms from the Dingbats block, not a maths sign. No Alt code and no named HTML entity.
U+253C. The piece of a drawn table where two lines cross. Alt+197 on a number pad, ┼ in HTML.
U+16ED. Punctuation of runic writing that looks like a small plus. Added in Unicode 3.0 (1999).
U+1F7A1. The thinnest of a set of Greek crosses added in Unicode 7.0 (2014).
U+1F7A2. Unicode cross-references + to this one. Added in Unicode 7.0 (2014).
The plus symbol is +, U+002B, and the plus or minus symbol ± is row two. The minus symbol is −, U+2212, not the - key, which types a hyphen-minus. The 64 rows add raised ⁺ ⁻, circled ⊕ ⊖ and emoji ➕ ➖.
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± and its partner ∓
∓, Minus-or-plus sign, is typically used only beside ±, and it always takes the opposite sign. cos(A ± B) = cos A cos B ∓ sin A sin B is two equations in one: read the upper signs together, then the lower signs together. When only ± appears, every ± takes the same sign.
Minus sign or hyphen-minus
− and - are two characters. Programming languages use the keyboard - for subtraction, so type that one in code. In LaTeX maths a typed - already prints −, and in HTML it is −. No Alt code and no U.S. layout Option key types −; Compose, -, _ does.
Tips
An ion's charge goes raised, straight after the formula, with the number before the sign: Na⁺, F⁻, Fe²⁺.
In chess notes ⩲ is a slight edge for White, ± a clear one and +− a winning one; ⩱, ∓ and −+ are Black's.
Questions and answers
How do I type the plus or minus sign ± instead of +-?
With Num Lock on, hold Alt and type 241 or 0177 on the number pad. On a keyboard with an Option key, Option+Shift+= types it on the U.S. layout. With a Compose key, press Compose, +, -. In HTML write ±, in LaTeX maths \pm.
What does ± mean?
Two things. In x = ±3 it stands for exactly two values, 3 and −3. In a measurement such as 5.7 ± 0.2 it gives a range, here anywhere from 5.5 to 5.9 inclusive. In engineering it marks a tolerance.
Why is my plus sign in colour?
➕ and ➖ are emoji by default, so the font decides their colours and the text colour does not change them. For a plain sign copy + or −. The text style rows request a plain drawing, and Unicode does not guarantee one.
Is there a superscript plus and minus?
Yes. ⁺ is U+207A and ⁻ is U+207B, and the lowered pair is ₊ U+208A and ₋ U+208B. None has an Alt code or a named HTML entity, so copy them, or in HTML write ⁺ and ⁻ for the raised pair.
＋Fullwidth plus signU+FF0B. Unicode files it as the wide form of +, one of the fullwidth ASCII variants used in East Asian text.
➖Heavy minus signU+2796. An emoji by default: the font decides its colour. Added in Unicode 6.0 (2010).
➕Heavy plus signU+2795. An emoji by default: the font decides its colour and the text colour does not change it. Added in Unicode 6.0 (2010).
-Hyphen-minusU+002D. On the keyboard. Unicode's note: used generically for hyphen, minus sign or en dash, all of which have dedicated alternatives. Programming languages use this one for subtraction, so type it, not −, in code.
−Minus signU+2212. The minus sign of arithmetic, a different character from the - key. No Alt code and no Option key on the U.S. layout. − in HTML, Compose - _. In LaTeX maths a typed - already prints it; \textminus in text.
∓Minus-or-plus signU+2213. Typically used only together with ±, where it always takes the opposite sign. ∓ in HTML, \mp in LaTeX maths. No Alt code.
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+Plus signU+002B. On the keyboard, so it has no Alt code to learn. + in HTML. The shape is a simplification of the Latin et, and. A treatise of 1489 by Johannes Widmann used + and − for surplus and deficit.
±Plus-minus signU+00B1. Alt+241 or Alt+0177 on a number pad, Option+Shift+= on the U.S. layout, Compose + -. ± in HTML, \pm in LaTeX maths. x = ±3 means one of two values; 5.7 ± 0.2 means anywhere from 5.5 to 5.9.
₋Subscript minusU+208B. Compose _ -. No Alt code and no named HTML entity.
₊Subscript plus signU+208A. Compose _ +. No Alt code and no named HTML entity.
⁻Superscript minusU+207B. Compose ^ -. For a negative ion such as F⁻, or a negative power such as 10⁻³. No Alt code and no named HTML entity.
⁺Superscript plus signU+207A. Compose ^ +. The charge of an ion is written raised, straight after the formula, as in Na⁺. No Alt code and no named HTML entity.
Plus signs 7
⧺Double plusU+29FA. Two plus signs in one character. Added in Unicode 3.2 (2002).
➕️Heavy plus sign, emoji styleU+2795 U+FE0F. ➕ plus U+FE0F, which requests the emoji drawing.
➕︎Heavy plus sign, text styleU+2795 U+FE0E. ➕ plus U+FE0E, which requests the plain drawing. Unicode calls it a request, and the style is never guaranteed.
﬩Hebrew letter alternative plus signU+FB29. A plus without the lower stroke. A Jewish tradition from at least the 19th century writes plus this way, and Israeli schools adopted it. Unicode files it as a font variant of +.
˖Modifier letter plus signU+02D6. A small plus from phonetic notation. Unicode's note: advanced or fronted articulation.
﹢Small plus signU+FE62. Unicode files it as the small form of +, a compatibility variant for the CNS 11643 standard.
⧻Triple plusU+29FB. Three plus signs in one character. Added in Unicode 3.2 (2002).
Minus signs 5
－Fullwidth hyphen-minusU+FF0D. Unicode files it as the wide form of the keyboard -, not of −. There is no fullwidth form of the true minus sign.
➖️Heavy minus sign, emoji styleU+2796 U+FE0F. ➖ plus U+FE0F, which requests the emoji drawing.
➖︎Heavy minus sign, text styleU+2796 U+FE0E. ➖ plus U+FE0E, which requests the plain drawing.
˗Modifier letter minus signU+02D7. A small minus from phonetic notation. Unicode's notes: retracted or backed articulation; glyph may have small end-serifs.
﹣Small hyphen-minusU+FE63. Unicode files it as the small form of the keyboard -, a compatibility variant for the CNS 11643 standard.
Plus or minus 5
−+Black is winning, in chess notesMade of U+2212 and U+002B. In chess annotation a minus followed by a plus marks a winning advantage for Black, one step beyond ∓.
⩱Equals sign above plus signU+2A71. Unicode's note: black stands slightly better (chess notation). In the same notation ∓ is a clear advantage for Black. ⩱ in HTML.
+/-Plus or minus, typedMade of U+002B, U+002F and U+002D. Three keyboard characters: the plain fallback for ± where only keyboard characters will do.
⩲Plus sign above equals signU+2A72. Unicode's note: white stands slightly better (chess notation). In the same notation ± is a clear advantage for White. ⩲ in HTML.
+−White is winning, in chess notesMade of U+002B and U+2212. In chess annotation a plus followed by a minus marks a winning advantage for White, one step beyond ±.
Raised and lowered 3
F⁻Fluoride ion, one negative chargeMade of U+0046 and U+207B. A raised minus straight after the formula marks one negative charge.
Fe²⁺Iron ion, two positive chargesMade of U+0046, U+0065, U+00B2 and U+207A. The number goes before the sign: 2+, not +2. The older Fe⁺⁺ means the same, and only this form is recommended.
Na⁺Sodium ion, one positive chargeMade of U+004E, U+0061 and U+207A. The 1 is left out for a single charge, so the sodium ion is Na⁺ and not Na¹⁺.
In a shape 10
⊝Circled dashU+229D. ⊝ in HTML, \circleddash in LaTeX maths, which needs amssymb.
⊖Circled minusU+2296. Unicode's note: symmetric difference. ⊖ in HTML, \ominus in LaTeX maths.
⊕Circled plusU+2295. Unicode's notes: direct sum, vector pointing into page. Chemists sometimes circle the charge of an ion this way, which is decoration only. ⊕ in HTML, \oplus in LaTeX maths.
⨺Minus sign in triangleU+2A3A. ⨺ in HTML. Added in Unicode 3.2 (2002).
⨁N-ary circled plus operatorU+2A01. The large form of ⊕, set in front of a whole series. ⨁ in HTML, \bigoplus in LaTeX maths.
⨭Plus sign in left half circleU+2A2D. ⨭ in HTML. Added in Unicode 3.2 (2002).
⨮Plus sign in right half circleU+2A2E. ⨮ in HTML. Added in Unicode 3.2 (2002).
⨹Plus sign in triangleU+2A39. ⨹ in HTML. Added in Unicode 3.2 (2002).
⊟Squared minusU+229F. ⊟ in HTML, \boxminus in LaTeX maths, which needs amssymb.
⊞Squared plusU+229E. ⊞ in HTML, \boxplus in LaTeX maths, which needs amssymb.
Maths operators 15
∔Dot plusU+2214. A plus under a dot. ∔ in HTML, \dotplus in LaTeX maths, which needs amssymb.
⨩Minus sign with comma aboveU+2A29. ⨩ in HTML. Added in Unicode 3.2 (2002).
⨪Minus sign with dot belowU+2A2A. ⨪ in HTML. Unicode cross-references it to the dot minus, ∸.
⨫Minus sign with falling dotsU+2A2B. No named HTML entity and no LaTeX macro in the sources checked.
⨬Minus sign with rising dotsU+2A2C. The partner of ⨫. No named HTML entity.
≂Minus tildeU+2242. A minus over a tilde. ≂ in HTML, \eqsim in LaTeX maths, which needs amssymb.
⧿MinyU+29FF. Its whole name is Miny, the partner of Tiny in combinatorial game theory. Unicode cross-references it to −.
⨨Plus sign with black triangleU+2A28. No named HTML entity and no LaTeX macro in the sources checked.
⨣Plus sign with circumflex accent aboveU+2A23. ⨣ in HTML. No LaTeX macro in the sources checked.
⨥Plus sign with dot belowU+2A25. Unicode cross-references it to the dot plus, ∔. ⨥ in HTML.
⨢Plus sign with small circle aboveU+2A22. ⨢ in HTML. Added in Unicode 3.2 (2002). No LaTeX macro in the sources checked.
⨧Plus sign with subscript twoU+2A27. Unicode's note: nim-addition. ⨧ in HTML.
⨤Plus sign with tilde aboveU+2A24. Unicode's note: positive difference or sum. ⨤ in HTML.
⨦Plus sign with tilde belowU+2A26. Unicode's note: sum or positive difference. ⨦ in HTML.
⧾TinyU+29FE. Its whole name is Tiny. Unicode's note: Tiny and Miny are symbols that yield infinitesimal values when applied to numbers in combinatorial game theory.
Look-alikes 7
┼Box drawings light vertical and horizontalU+253C. The piece of a drawn table where two lines cross. Alt+197 on a number pad, ┼ in HTML.
–En dashU+2013. A dash, not a minus sign. Alt+0150 on a number pad, Option+- on the U.S. layout, – in HTML, \textendash in LaTeX text.
✚Heavy Greek crossU+271A. A cross with four equal arms from the Dingbats block, not a maths sign. No Alt code and no named HTML entity.
‐HyphenU+2010. The dedicated hyphen that Unicode's note on the keyboard - points to. ‐ in HTML. No Alt code.
🞢Light Greek crossU+1F7A2. Unicode cross-references + to this one. Added in Unicode 7.0 (2014).
᛭Runic cross punctuationU+16ED. Punctuation of runic writing that looks like a small plus. Added in Unicode 3.0 (1999).
🞡Thin Greek crossU+1F7A1. The thinnest of a set of Greek crosses added in Unicode 7.0 (2014).