Windows
2 options- In Word / Outlook: type 2218 then press Alt + X.
- Anywhere: press Win + . to open the emoji & symbol picker, then search.
Ring Operator Symbol
A symbol from the Math Symbols collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.
- Symbol
- ∘
- Unicode
- U+2218
- HTML entity
- ∘
- Category
- Math Symbols
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About the ring operator symbol
In mathematics, the ring operator is used to denote function composition, as in (f ∘ g)(x) meaning f applied to the result of g(x). It also appears in category theory to represent composition of morphisms and in abstract algebra for the operation in a ring, where it can indicate the multiplication operation, often distinguished from addition.
How to type Ring Operator
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 2218.
- Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.
Linux
1 step- Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 2218, then press Enter or Space.
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