Minus Sign

Minus SignU+2212

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Symbol Description

The minus sign is used to indicate subtraction or negative values in mathematical expressions.

Primary Uses:

  • Mathematical subtraction operations
  • Indicating negative numbers
  • Number ranges in scientific notation
  • Algebraic expressions

Technical Information

Unicode

U+2212

HTML Entity

−

HTML Code

−

CSS Code

\2212

Hex Code

−

Usage Examples

10 − 4 = 6

−25 degrees

a − b = c

Input Method Guide

Windows Input Methods

1Alt Code

  1. 1

    Make sure Num Lock is enabled

  2. 2

    Hold down the left Alt key

  3. 3

    Type 8722 on the numeric keypad

    💡 The dedicated minus sign (−, U+2212) Alt code (8722) may not work in many apps. If it fails, type 2212 then press Alt+X in Word, or use Copy & Paste.

  4. 4

    Release Alt key, minus sign (−) will appear

2Unicode (Alt+X)

  1. 1

    Type 2212 in the document

  2. 2

    Press Alt + X to convert to the symbol

    💡 Alt+X works in Microsoft Word and many Office apps. It is not supported in Notepad and some third-party editors.

3Word Method

  1. 1

    Type 2212 then press Alt+X in Microsoft Word

  2. 2

    Alternatively, use Insert > Symbol if Alt+X is unavailable

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