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Minus symbol −

The true minus sign, the same width as the plus sign. Better than a hyphen for math and negative numbers.

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How to type the minus symbol

How do I type the minus symbol?

The easiest way is to copy it from this page and paste it. On iPhone and Android, copy it here and paste, or add it as a keyboard text replacement.

How do I insert the minus symbol in Word?

Type 2212 and then press Alt+X, and Word turns it into −. You can also use Insert, Symbol.

What is the HTML code for the minus symbol?

Use − or − in HTML, or \2212 in CSS content.