Logical Or

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

Symbol: ∨
Unicode: U+2228
HTML entity: &or;
Category: Math Symbols

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About the logical or symbol

The symbol ∨ is known as the Logical Or and is classified as a mathematical operator. In formal contexts, it is commonly referred to by the name vel or simply as the word or. It serves as a binary operator that represents the disjunction of two statements, appearing frequently within the Common script across various technical and academic documents to denote that at least one of the connected conditions must be true.

This character is primarily utilized in formal logic, discrete mathematics, and computer science. Within truth tables and propositional calculus, it links variables to form complex logical expressions. It is also found in boolean algebra and set theory, where it functions similarly to the union symbol. Outside of specialized textbooks and mathematical proofs, it appears in digital documentation and coding environments to define structural rules or relationship criteria between different data sets.

How to type Logical Or

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 2228 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 2228.
Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.