Arc Symbol ⌒
The arc symbol (⌒) is a mathematical symbol representing an arc or curve. It is commonly used in geometry to denote a portion of a circle or a curve between two points. The arc symbol is versatile and may have various meanings based on the context in which it is used.
Usage and Notation
In mathematical notation, the arc symbol is used in different contexts, including:
- Representing a curved line or path.
- Denoting an arc in geometry, often accompanied by letters or symbols to specify details.
- Indicating a specific mathematical function or operation.
Representation in HTML
In HTML, the arc symbol (⌒) can be represented using the HTML entity ⌂.
Example
In geometry, the arc symbol is often used to represent a specific arc, such as:
⌒AB: The arc between points A and B on a circle.
Applications
The arc symbol finds applications in geometry, trigonometry, and other mathematical disciplines where the representation of curves or specific arcs is required. It can also be used in various notations to convey specific meanings or functions.
The arc symbol (⌒) serves as a versatile notation in mathematics, providing a concise representation of curves, arcs, or specific mathematical operations. Its usage enhances mathematical communication and adds clarity to the representation of geometric shapes and functions.
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Arc Symbol Information
| Symbol Name | Arc |
| Unicode Version | 1.1 (June 1993) |
| Unicode | U+2312 |
| CSS Code | \2312 |
| HTML Entity | ⌒ |
| Hex Code | ⌒ |
| HTML Code | ⌒ |
Arc Symbol Encoding
| UTF-8 | 0xE2 0x8C 0x92 |
| UTF-16 | 0x2312 |
| UTF-32 | 0x00002312 |
Arc symbol's PNG and SVG files
How to add arc symbol via keyboard on different Operating systems
You can type the arc on most modern devices with the help of following methods:
How to type arc symbol on Microsoft Word
You can type the arc on microsoft Microsoft Word using steps mentioned below:
- Place your cursor in the text area where you need to insert the symbol and type 2 3 1 2
- Without moving the cursor press keys Alt + x together
- The original 2 3 1 2 is now transformed into ⌒
How to type arc symbol on Microsoft Windows
You can type the arc on Microsoft windows using following steps:
- Hold Alt and press to type arc on your windows machine.
How to type arc symbol on Mac OS
You can type the arc on Mac OS using following steps:
- Place your cursor in the text area where you need to insert the symbol
- Press Ctrl + ⌘ Command + ⎵ Space to bring up the Character Viewer. Alternatively, choose Edit ⇒ Emoji & Symbols
- Type “Arc” in the search field at the top and press Enter
- The symbol should appear. Click on it to insert it into your text
How to type arc symbol on Linux
You can type the arc on Linux using following steps:
- Place your cursor in the text area where you need to insert the symbol
- Hold ⇧ Shift + Ctrl and press the letter + U
- Press keys 2 3 1 2 consecutively
- And then press ↵ Enter , the desired symbol will be added to your document
How to type arc symbol on IOS and Android
The easiest way to type the arc on ios and android is to copy and paste it wherever you need it.
How to use arc in CSS
span {
content: "\2312";
}
How to type arc in HTML
<span>⌒</span>
Arc symbol representation in programming languages
arc's representation in different programming languages can be found in table below:
| Language | Representation |
| Rust | \u{2312} |
| Ruby | \u{2312} |
| Python | \u2312 |
| PHP | \u{2312} |
| Perl | "\x{2312}" |
| Java | \u2312 |
| Modern JavaScript - Since ES6 | \u{2312} |
| JavaScript | \u2312 |
| Go | \u2312 |
| C# | \u2312 |
| C and C++ | \u2312 |
| Bash and Zsh - inside echo -e | \u2312 |
| RFC 5137 | \u'2312' |