∔

Dot Plus

Unicode
U+2214
Category
Math
HTML Entity
∔
CSS
\2214
The Dot Plus symbol (∔) features a standard mathematical plus sign with a small dot positioned above its center. In advanced mathematics and abstract algebra, it is used to represent specialized operations like the direct sum of subspaces, orthogonal decompositions, or a modified form of addition. While rarely seen in casual texting, it remains an essential typographic tool for academic papers and complex mathematical formatting.

How to Type

Windows
Type 2214 then press Alt + X (in Microsoft Word), or use the Character Map
macOS
Control + Command + Space then search "dot plus"
Linux
Ctrl + Shift + U, type 2214, then press Enter
HTML
∔ or ∔

In Programming

This symbol is primarily used in mathematical typesetting environments like LaTeX (using the \dotplus command) rather than as a functional operator in general-purpose programming languages.

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Tags

LaTeX dot plus U+2214 abstract algebra academic math symbol addition arithmetic direct sum math direct sum of subspaces dot plus dotted plus mathematics modified plus operator orthogonal sum

Related Symbols

± Plus Minus Sign × Multiplication Sign ÷ Division Sign ≠ Not Equal To ≈ Approximately Equal To ∞ Infinity √ Square Root ∑ Summation ∫ Integral π Pi ≤ Less Than or Equal To ≥ Greater Than or Equal To