Windows
2 options- In Word / Outlook: type 2235 then press Alt + X.
- Anywhere: press Win + . to open the emoji & symbol picker, then search.
Because Symbol
A symbol from the Math Symbols collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.
- Symbol
- ∵
- Unicode
- U+2235
- HTML entity
- ∵
- Category
- Math Symbols
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About the because symbol
The symbol is read as "because" and is the logical counterpart of the therefore sign (∴). In mathematical proofs and logical notation, it introduces the premise or reason for a stated conclusion, placed before the justification.
Beyond formal logic, it occasionally appears in shorthand note-taking or informal writing to mean "since" or "as a result of." It is distinct from a simple dot or bullet and belongs to a set of mathematical punctuation marks that structure arguments.
How to type Because
Native keyboard shortcuts for each operating system — derived from the codepoint, so the steps below are always accurate.
macOS
2 options- Enable “Unicode Hex Input” in System Settings → Keyboard, then hold Option and type 2235.
- Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.
Linux
1 step- Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 2235, then press Enter or Space.
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