Element Of

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

Symbol: ∈
Unicode: U+2208
HTML entity: ∈
Category: Math Symbols

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About the element of symbol

Known officially as Element Of, this math symbol represents the relationship between a single object and a set. It is typically read aloud as "is an element of," "is in," or "belongs to." Visually similar to a stylized lowercase epsilon, the character belongs to the Mathematical Operators block and serves as a fundamental relational operator in set theory and logic to indicate membership.

In real-world applications, the symbol is most frequently encountered in academic textbooks and scientific papers to define variables within specific numerical groups. It is standard in set notation, such as expressing that an integer belongs to the set of real numbers. Outside of pure mathematics, programmers occasionally use it in documentation or specialized coding languages to describe array membership, and it appears in formal logic puzzles to define premises clearly.

How to type Element Of

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 2208 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 2208.
Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.