Logical And

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

Symbol: ∧
Unicode: U+2227
HTML entity: &and;
Category: Math Symbols

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About the logical and symbol

Known formally as Logical And, this mathematical operator is most commonly referred to as a wedge or a caret in technical contexts. When used in formal logic and set theory, the symbol is typically read aloud as "and." It occupies the Mathematical Operators block and functions as a binary operator, characterized by its upward-pointing V-shape that distinguishes it from its counterpart, the downward-pointing logical or.

Practitioners utilize this symbol frequently within the fields of formal logic, computer science, and discrete mathematics. In these contexts, it represents the conjunction of two propositions, signifying that a statement is true only if both constituent parts are true. Outside of pure mathematics, the wedge appears in electronic circuit design to denote AND gates and in some programming languages or specialized notation to signify a meet in lattice theory.

How to type Logical And

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 2227 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 2227.
Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.