Infinity Symbol Copy and Paste (∞)
The complete guide to the infinity symbol — copy it, type it, and learn what it means in mathematics, philosophy, and popular culture.
Infinity Symbols Copy and Paste Table
| Symbol | Name | Unicode | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| ∞ | Infinity | U+221E | ∞ |
| ♾ | Permanent Paper Sign | U+267E | ♾ |
| ∝ | Proportional To | U+221D | ∝ |
| 🪐 | Ringed Planet (aesthetic pairing) | U+1FA90 | 🪐 |
| lemniscate | Lemniscate (∞ shape in math) | U+221E | ∞ |
Stylized Infinity Characters
These characters share the infinity shape or are closely related:
| Symbol | Name | Unicode | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| ∿ | Sine Wave | U+223F | ∿ |
| ∾ | Inverted Lazy S | U+223E | ∾ |
| ∿∿ | Double Sine Wave | U+223F U+223F | ∿∿ |
| ⋌ | Right Semidirect Product | U+22CC | ⋌ |
| ⋨ | Precedes Under Relation | U+22E8 | ⋨ |
| ⋙ | Very Much Greater-Than | U+22D9 | ⋙ |
| ⋘ | Very Much Less-Than | U+22D8 | ⋘ |
| ∞̸ | Infinity with Stroke (not infinite) | U+221E + U+0338 | ∞̸ |
How to Type the Infinity Symbol
- Windows: Hold Alt and type 236 on the numeric keypad for ∞
- Mac: Press Option + 5 to type ∞
- iPhone/iPad: Switch to the symbols keyboard (123 → #+=) and find ∞
- Android: Long-press the dash or go to symbols panel
- HTML: Use
∞or∞for ∞ - LaTeX: Use
\inftyto render ∞
What Does the Infinity Symbol Mean?
The infinity symbol (∞) represents something without any limit. In mathematics, it is used to describe an unbounded quantity — numbers that keep going forever. The symbol was introduced by mathematician John Wallis in 1655.
Beyond math, the infinity symbol has taken on cultural meanings. In jewelry and tattoos, it often represents eternal love or an unbreakable bond. In philosophy, it can symbolize the concept of the infinite — whether that is time, space, or consciousness. In gaming, it sometimes appears as a logo for games or products related to endless gameplay.
Infinity in Mathematics
The infinity symbol has several specific uses in math:
- Limits:
lim (x → ∞)means as x approaches infinity - Sums:
Σ n=1 to ∞represents an infinite series - Sets: The set of natural numbers has cardinality ∞
- Calculus: Integrals from -∞ to ∞ represent integration over all real numbers
Related Symbols
The proportional to symbol (∝) is visually similar to infinity and indicates that two values change in proportion to each other. The permanent paper sign (♾) looks like an infinity inside a circle. For endless or repeating concepts, the repeat emoji (🔁) and loop arrows (🔄) are related visual metaphors.