⊡

Math Operator 158

Unicode
U+22A1
Category
Math
HTML Entity
⊡
CSS
\22A1
The ⊡ (squared dot operator) symbol features a single dot enclosed within a square. In advanced mathematics, physics, and logic, it typically denotes specialized operations like a box product or a discrete Laplacian. Outside of complex equations, digital designers sometimes repurpose it as an aesthetic bullet point or geometric decorative element.

How to Type

Windows
Type 22A1 then press Alt+X (in Microsoft Word), or press Win + . and search for symbols
macOS
Control+Command+Space then search 'squared dot operator'
Linux
Ctrl+Shift+U then type 22a1 and press Enter
HTML
⊡ or ⊡

In Programming

In LaTeX, this symbol is rendered using the \boxdot command and is primarily used to format custom algebraic operators or specific functions in technical documentation.

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Tags

LaTeX boxdot \boxdot box product box with dot boxed decorative bullet point discrete Laplacian dot in a box geometric bullet mathematics operator physics notation product squared dot unicode square dot

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