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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.

Arc Symbol Information

Symbol Name
Arc
Unicode Version
1.1 (June 1993)
Unicode
U+2312
CSS Code
\2312
HTML Entity
⌒
Hex Code
⌒
HTML Code
⌒
Symbol
⌒

Arc Symbol Encoding

UTF-8
0xE2 0x8C 0x92
UTF-16
0x2312
UTF-32
0x00002312

ArcSymbol's PNG and SVG files

Arc symbol png image
Arc symbol svg image

How to add arc symbol via keyboard on different Operating systems

You can type the arc symbol on most modern devices with the help of following methods:

How to type arc symbol on Microsoft Word

You can type the arc in Microsoft Word using steps mentioned below:

  • Place your cursor in the text area where you need to insert the symbol and type 2312
  • Without moving the cursor press keys Alt + x together
  • The original 2312 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
Mac OS Character Viewer
Mac OS Character Viewer

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 2312 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 symbol on ios and android is to copy and paste it wherever you need it.

How to use arc in CSS

//CSS Example
1span { 2 content: \2312; 3 }

How to use arc in HTML

//HTML Example
1<span>&#8978;</span>

Arc symbol representation in programming languages

Arcsymbol's representation in different programming languages can be found in table below:

LanguageRepresentation
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'