∔

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
In Word: type 2214, then press Alt + X. Other apps have no standard Windows shortcut for it — copy it from this page
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