Circled Plus

A symbol from the Math Symbols collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.

Symbol: ⊕
Unicode: U+2295
HTML entity: ⊕
Category: Math Symbols

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47 of 58 in the math symbols collection

About the circled plus symbol

Circled Plus is a geometric shape consisting of a standard plus sign enclosed within a circle. Part of the mathematical operators block, this symbol is most frequently read as direct sum or exclusive or depending on the academic field. It functions as a distinct operator in formal logic and binary systems, where it represents a specific type of addition or logical disjunction.

In practical application, this character is a staple of linear algebra and computer science. Professionals use it to denote the direct sum of vector spaces or to represent the XOR bitwise operation in programming documentation. Mathematicians also employ it in set theory to indicate the symmetric difference between two groups. Outside of technical fields, it occasionally appears in stylized typography or as a decorative element in digital signatures, though its primary role remains rooted in formal scientific notation.

How to type Circled Plus

Native keyboard shortcuts for each operating system — derived from the codepoint, so the steps below are always accurate.

Windows

2 options

In Word / Outlook: type 2295 then press Alt + X.
Anywhere: press Win + . to open the emoji & symbol picker, then search.

macOS

2 options

Enable “Unicode Hex Input” in System Settings → Keyboard, then hold Option and type 2295.
Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.