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U+2211

N-ary Summation

Quick answer

To type ∑: HTML ∑ · CSS \2211 · or copy it from the key above.

01 Every way to type it

Every input method verified against an authoritative source — no invented Alt codes.

PlatformInput
HTML entity
CSS content \2211
Linux (IBus) Ctrl+Shift+U then 2211

02 Type it yourself

Paste or type here to check it renders in your own font before you use it.

03 Technical details

Encoding and reference data for N-ary Summation, derived straight from the Unicode standard.

Code point U+2211
Decimal 8,721
Category Symbol, math
Unicode version 1.1
UTF-8 E2 88 91
UTF-16 2211
HTML entity ∑ ∑
CSS \2211
URL-encoded %E2%88%91

04 FAQ

What is ∑?

∑ is “N-ary Summation”, Unicode character U+2211. Tap the key near the top of this page to copy it, then paste it anywhere that accepts Unicode text.

How do I type ∑?

Every method — Windows, Mac, HTML and CSS — is listed in the table above. The quickest option is to tap the key above to copy ∑ straight to your clipboard.

What is the HTML or CSS code for ∑?

In HTML use ∑ (decimal) or ∑ (hexadecimal). In a CSS content property use \2211.

05 Related & confusable characters

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06 People also type

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