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Infinity symbol ∞

Infinity (∞) is Unicode U+221E. Tap Copy to grab it, or type it on any device using the steps below.

The infinity symbol represents something without limit or end. It is used in mathematics for unboundedness and figuratively to mean "forever".

How to type ∞

Fastest way on each device: Windows, Alt+236 on the numeric keypad; Mac, Option+5; iPhone and Android, copy and paste; Linux, Ctrl+Shift+U then 221e.

Windows

Hold Alt and type 236 on the numeric keypad, then let go of Alt.

In Microsoft Word you can also type 221E and then press Alt+X.

Mac

Press Option+5 on a US keyboard layout.

Or press Control+Command+Space, search for “infinity” and double-click ∞.

iPhone

Tap Copy above, then touch and hold where you want ∞ and tap Paste.

To type it from the keyboard, open Settings › General › Keyboard › Text Replacement, tap +, paste ∞ as the Phrase and add a Shortcut.

Android

Tap Copy above, then touch and hold where you want ∞ and tap Paste.

To type it from the keyboard in Gboard, open Gboard settings › Dictionary › Personal dictionary, tap +, paste ∞ and add a shortcut.

Linux

Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 221e, then press Space or Enter. This works in most GTK and IBus apps.

Word and Google Docs

Word: type 221E, then press Alt+X.

Google Docs: open Insert › Special characters and search for “infinity”.

Codes for ∞

UnicodeU+221E
Official nameINFINITY
BlockMathematical Operators
Added inUnicode 1.1
HTML named∞
HTML decimal∞
HTML hex∞
CSScontent: "\221E";
JavaScript"\u221E"
Python"\u221E"
UTF-8 bytesE2 88 9E
Windows Alt codeAlt+236
Ad slot 300 × 250, height reserved

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