Because symbol
Type :because: · Math
Unicode name Because · Mathematical Operators block · added in Unicode 1.1, 1993
What ∵ is for
The upside-down therefore, introducing a reason rather than a conclusion. Rarer than its twin, and almost always seen alongside it.
How to type ∵
The shortcuts below are the built-in routes. With
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installed you can skip all of them and type
:because: in any text field instead, which
is the same on every platform.
macOS
No direct shortcut. Use Edit → Emoji & Symbols, or switch to the Unicode Hex
Input source and type 2235 with Option
held.
Windows
No Alt code. In Word, type 2235 then press Alt +
X. Elsewhere use the emoji panel with Win + Period, or Character Map.
Shortcodes
:because: On the web
HTML ∵
Unicode U+2235
JavaScript '\u{2235}'
CSS "\2235"
Python '\u2235'
URL %E2%88%B5
More from math
:there_exists: ∅ :empty_set: ¬ :not_negation: ∧ :logical_and: ∨ :logical_or: ∴ :therefore: ∝ :proportional_to: ℝ :reals: ℕ :naturals: ℤ :integers: ℚ :rationals: ℂ :complexes: Every symbol and kaomoji is in the full gallery .
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