⊤
Math Operator 161
- Unicode
- U+22A4
- Category
- Math
- HTML Entity
- ⊤
- CSS
- \22A4
The ⊤ (Down Tack) symbol is a mathematical operator that visually resembles a capital "T". In formal logic and boolean algebra, it frequently represents the "true" value or a logical tautology. It is also widely used in lattice theory to denote the top or greatest element of a partially ordered set, making it a staple in technical documentation and mathematical proofs.
How to Type
- Windows
- Alt+8868 on numeric keypad, or type 22A4 followed by Alt+X in Microsoft Word
- macOS
- Control+Command+Space then search "down tack"
- Linux
- Ctrl+Shift+U then 22A4 and Enter
- HTML
- ⊤ or ⊤
In Programming
In programming languages and type theory, the ⊤ symbol often represents the "top" type (a universal supertype) or a logical "true" state. LaTeX users can render this symbol using the \top command.
Tags
LaTeX top
T symbol logic
\top
boolean algebra
boolean true
down tack
formal logic
greatest element
lattice theory
logic
logical true
mathematics
tautology
top
top element
true
truth value
verum