Windows
2 options- In Word / Outlook: type 2212 then press Alt + X.
- Anywhere: press Win + . to open the emoji & symbol picker, then search.
Minus Sign Symbol
A symbol from the Math Symbols collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.
- Symbol
- −
- Unicode
- U+2212
- HTML entity
- −
- Category
- Math Symbols
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2 of 96 in the math symbols collection
About the minus sign symbol
In mathematics, the minus sign is the standard symbol for subtraction and for indicating a negative quantity. It appears in arithmetic, algebra, and higher mathematics as a binary operator between two terms (as in 5 − 3 = 2) or as a unary prefix to denote a negative number (as in −7). The character is distinct from the shorter hyphen-minus used on typewriters and in plain text, ensuring clarity in mathematical notation.
How to type Minus 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 2212.
- Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.
Linux
1 step- Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 2212, then press Enter or Space.
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