Intersection symbol
Type :intersection: · Math
Unicode name Intersection · Mathematical Operators block · added in Unicode 1.1, 1993
What ∩ is for
Only what is in both sets. The cap, the upside-down twin of union, and the operation that returns less rather than more.
How to type ∩
The shortcuts below are the built-in routes. With
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:intersection: 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 2229 with Option
held.
Windows
No Alt code. In Word, type 2229 then press Alt +
X. Elsewhere use the emoji panel with Win + Period, or Character Map.
Shortcodes
:intersection: On the web
HTML ∩
Unicode U+2229
JavaScript '\u{2229}'
CSS "\2229"
Python '\u2229'
URL %E2%88%A9
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