u2212
2025-07-13
The character "−" (U+2212) is the Unicode Minus Sign. Here's what you need to know:
Key Details:
1. Symbol Type:
AG8亚洲集团Mathematical operator for subtraction/negative values (distinct from the shorter hyphen `-`).
2. Appearance:
Longer than a regular hyphen `-` (− vs. -).
Matches the plus sign `+` in height and alignment when used in equations.
![u2212]( "u2212")
3. Common Uses:
Mathematics: `5 − 3 = 2`Negative numbers: `−10°C`Financial contexts: `−$500` (deficit)Physics/engineering (e.g., forces, charges).4. Technical Notes:
Unicode: `U+2212`LaTeX: `-` (renders as minus sign in math mode).HTML: `−` or `−`Did you mean to ask something specific about this symbol? For example:
How to type it on a keyboard?Its use in equations vs. hyphens?Why it appears in a document/code?Mathematical properties?Let me know—I’ll clarify further!
