Windows
2 options- In Word / Outlook: type 2213 then press Alt + X.
- Anywhere: press Win + . to open the emoji & symbol picker, then search.
Minus-Or-Plus Sign Symbol
A symbol from the Math Symbols collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.
- Symbol
- ∓
- Unicode
- U+2213
- HTML entity
- ∓
- Category
- Math Symbols
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About the minus-or-plus sign symbol
The minus-or-plus sign (∓) is a mathematical symbol consisting of a minus sign directly above a plus sign. It is the counterpart to the more common plus-minus sign (±) and is used in expressions where a minus sign is applied to one term and a plus sign to another, typically in formulas involving square roots or trigonometric identities. For example, it appears in the formula for the cosine of a sum or difference of angles, where the sign of one term is opposite to that of another. This symbol is part of the Mathematical Operators block and is used in algebra and calculus to concisely indicate paired opposite signs in equations.
How to type Minus-Or-Plus Sign
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 2213.
- Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.
Linux
1 step- Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 2213, then press Enter or Space.
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