Plus Sign +

+ (U+2B) is a standard Unicode character that you can copy and paste anywhere text is accepted. This page provides a concise reference with safe tips, internal links, and practical guidance so you can use it reliably across apps and platforms.

What it is and where it’s used: Plus Sign is part of the Symbols family (block: Basic Latin). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: PLUS SIGN is the name given to the character with code point U+2B. It sits in the Basic Latin block and uses the Common script. The locale here is English (en). This symbol appears as a plus sign in text. The available usage note says it is a common math symbol. It indicates operations or comparisons in formulas and user interfaces. In practice, it helps show addition and positive values in simple math expressions. It also helps separate items in lists and mark positive numbers in interfaces. As a symbol, it is small and easy to type on keyboards. It is part of standard character sets used across many programs. In documents and screens, you will see it used wherever a plus is needed. Its role is to support clear arithmetic meaning or comparison, without extra words. This aligns with its description as a common math symbol used in formulas and user interfaces.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2B in many development tools or editors. Some operating systems provide a character viewer or input palette that lets you search by name or code and insert the glyph into documents.

Display and fallback: if you see an empty box (tofu) or a placeholder rectangle, the active font might not include this codepoint. Switching to a font with broader Unicode coverage or using a fallback font usually fixes the issue. On the web, ensure the page’s font stack includes a general‑purpose fallback.

Related references: browse the Categories for similar characters. When choosing a symbol, prefer the official codepoint for semantic clarity and better compatibility with search, copy, and accessibility tooling.

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