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Plus Symbol (+)

The plus symbol is +. + is U+002B PLUS SIGN. It commonly denotes addition or a positive value, but software, chemistry, telephone numbers, and other contexts can assign additional meanings.

Character
+
Unicode
U+002B

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EquationsProofsTechnical documentsMath education

What Is the Plus Symbol?

+ is U+002B PLUS SIGN. It commonly denotes addition or a positive value, but software, chemistry, telephone numbers, and other contexts can assign additional meanings.

Equations

Proofs

Technical documents

Math education

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How to Type the Plus Symbol

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Plus Symbol on Windows

Use the key that produces + on the active keyboard layout.

Plus Symbol on Mac

Use the key that produces + on the active keyboard layout.

Plus Symbol on iPhone and iPad

Use the Copy button to copy +, then paste it into the target app. Save a text-replacement shortcut only if the exact sequence is preserved.

Plus Symbol on Android

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Plus Symbol on Chromebook

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Plus Symbol on Microsoft Word

Paste + into Word. For a single BMP character, Word can also convert its hexadecimal code with Alt+X.

Plus Symbol on Google Docs

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Plus Symbol Unicode and HTML Codes

Use these values when you need the plus symbol in HTML, CSS, source code, or a character reference.

Unicode U+002B
Unicode name PLUS SIGN
HTML decimal +
HTML hex +
CSS escape 2B

How to Use and Format the Plus Symbol

Format + according to its role as plus notation. + is U+002B PLUS SIGN. It commonly denotes addition or a positive value, but software, chemistry, telephone numbers, and other contexts can assign additional meanings. For the plus symbol, do not choose a character only because it looks similar to another glyph; verify U+002B and keep the complete sequence together.

This page covers + by itself; plus-or-minus ± and combined “+/-” searches belong to a different intent. For web content containing the plus symbol, literal UTF-8 text is preferred when the font supports it; complete decimal or hexadecimal references are also valid. When the plus symbol conveys an action, category, identity, hazard, measurement, or other essential information, pair it with readable text and an accessible name rather than relying on shape alone.

  • Use + between addends in mathematical expressions.

  • Use ± for plus-or-minus uncertainty.

  • Follow the syntax of the target programming language or identifier.

  • Use the exact encoded form U+002B for plus symbol content.

  • Use UTF-8 text or complete numeric character references when publishing + on the web.

  • Test + in the target font, application, and screen-reader workflow.

  • Keep a visible text label near + when readers may not recognize the glyph.

Plus Symbol Examples

  • 2 + 3 = 5
  • +7
  • A + B
  • Country code: +1
  • Increment notation: x + 1
  • Unicode sequence for Plus Symbol: U+002B
  • HTML decimal: +
  • HTML hexadecimal: +
  • CSS escapes: 2B
  • Accessible text label: Plus Symbol

Common Plus Symbol Mistakes

  • Using + when ± is intended.
  • Omitting spaces around + in prose-style equations when the style requires them.
  • Assuming + performs numeric addition in every programming language.
  • Using a hyphen-minus to imitate a combined plus/minus sign.
  • Replacing the plus symbol with a lookalike without checking the code point or sequence.
  • Assuming the plus symbol has exactly the same glyph in every font and operating system.
  • Converting the plus symbol to an image when selectable and searchable text is required.
  • Using + as the only accessible name of an interactive control.

More About the Plus Symbol

For a precise text lookup, Plus Symbol means +: PLUS SIGN, code point U+002B. The plus sign + denotes addition or a positive value in many expressions, whereas ± and other composite operators have separate code points and meanings. The main editorial risks are using + when ± is intended.; omitting spaces around + in prose-style equations when the style requires them.; assuming + performs numeric addition in every programming language.; and using a hyphen-minus to imitate a combined plus/minus sign.. Four representative uses are 2 + 3 = 5, +7, A + B, and Country code: +1. A second verification set uses Increment notation: x + 1 and Unicode sequence for Plus Symbol: U+002B. The relevant style checks are use + between addends in mathematical expressions.; use ± for plus-or-minus uncertainty.; follow the syntax of the target programming language or identifier.; plus use the exact encoded form U+002B for plus symbol content.. For HTML, the recorded forms are the literal UTF-8 form, +, and +; CSS records 2B. For a second check, compare “+5”, “a + b”, and “C++”. The same character is present, but arithmetic sign, unary sign, and programming-language syntax are different contexts. The plus symbol is +. + is U+002B PLUS SIGN. It commonly denotes addition or a positive value, but software, chemistry, telephone numbers, and other contexts can assign additional meanings. For Plus Symbol, + is encoded as U+002B, and its Unicode name is PLUS SIGN. Plus Symbol is most useful for Equations, Proofs, Technical documents, Math education. Keep + as selectable text whenever an image is unnecessary. Typical Plus Symbol examples are 2 + 3 = 5; +7; A + B; Country code: +1. Plus Symbol may look different with fonts or emoji artwork, while the encoded value remains the same. Avoid these common Plus Symbol problems: Using + when ± is intended; Omitting spaces around + in prose-style equations when the style requires them; Assuming + performs numeric addition in every programming language. For reliable Plus Symbol formatting, Use + between addends in mathematical expressions; Use ± for plus-or-minus uncertainty; Follow the syntax of the target programming language or identifier. Plus Symbol on Windows: Use the key that produces + on the active keyboard layout. Plus Symbol on Mac: Use the key that produces + on the active keyboard layout. Plus Symbol on iPhone: Use the Copy button to copy +, then paste it into the target app. Save a text-replacement shortcut only if the exact sequence is preserved.

Plus Symbol FAQ

What is the plus symbol?

+ is U+002B PLUS SIGN. It commonly denotes addition or a positive value, but software, chemistry, telephone numbers, and other contexts can assign additional meanings.

What is the Unicode for +?

The encoded form is U+002B: PLUS SIGN.

How do I type +?

Windows: Use the key that produces + on the active keyboard layout. Mac: Use the key that produces + on the active keyboard layout.

What is the difference between + and ±?

+ is plus; ± means plus or minus.

Does + always mean addition?

No. Contexts such as phone numbers, code, and chemistry can assign other meanings.