What is the Unicode code point for the therefore symbol?

The therefore sign is U+2234 in the Unicode standard. It shows three dots arranged in a triangle, pointing upward.

What is the HTML entity for the therefore symbol?

Use &there4; or the numeric entity ∴ in HTML. Both render as ∴.

How do I type the therefore symbol in LaTeX?

Use \therefore inside math mode with the amssymb package loaded, for example $a = b \therefore b = a$.

How do I type the therefore symbol on a Mac?

There is no default single-key shortcut. Open Character Viewer (Control+Command+Space), search "therefore," and double-click the result, or copy the symbol from a page like this one.

How do I type the therefore symbol on Windows?

In Microsoft Word, type 2234 then press Alt+X to convert it to ∴. Outside Word, use the Character Map app or copy the symbol from a page like this one.

What is the difference between the therefore and because symbols?

The therefore symbol (∴) introduces a conclusion that follows from a premise, as in "a = b, ∴ b = a." The because symbol (∵, U+2235) introduces a reason, as in "∵ a = b, b = a." They point the opposite direction in a proof.

Where is the therefore symbol used?

It is used in mathematical proofs, formal logic, and philosophy to mark a conclusion drawn from preceding statements, saving the writer from spelling out "therefore" or "hence" in full each time.

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Therefore Symbol

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Formats

Character ∴

Unicode U+2234

HTML entity &there4;

HTML decimal ∴

LaTeX \therefore

CSS escape \2234

JS / JSON escape ∴

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Keyboard Shortcuts

System	Shortcut	Notes
Windows (Word)		Type 2234 then press Alt+X to convert it.
Windows (general)		No plain Alt code exists; use Character Map or copy the symbol above.
Mac		No single-key default; search "therefore" in Character Viewer.
Linux (GTK)		Type the hex code, then press Enter or Space.
LaTeX		Requires the amssymb package, inside math mode.

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a = b ∴ b = a

The therefore symbol marks a conclusion that follows from the premise on its left.

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Copy the therefore symbol (∴) and find the exact Unicode value, HTML entity, LaTeX command, or keyboard shortcut for your platform.

How it works

Click the large therefore symbol to copy it to your clipboard.
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Use cases

Write a conclusion line in a math or logic proof, such as a equals b, therefore b equals a.
Insert the therefore symbol into a LaTeX document with \therefore.
Build a premise-to-conclusion line for a homework answer or lecture slide.
Add the therefore symbol to code, CSS content, or HTML without breaking encoding.
Learn the keyboard shortcut so you never need to look it up again.
Copy the correct HTML entity for a web page instead of pasting a raw Unicode character.

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Last updated: 2026-07-22 · Reviewed by Nham Vu