The plus–minus sign or plus-or-minus sign (±) and the complementary minus-or-plus sign (∓) are symbols with broadly similar multiple meanings. In mathematics, the ± sign generally indicates a choice of exactly two possible values, one of which is obtained through addition and the other through subtraction. The ∓ is typically used only in tandem with the ± sign and indicates that in ...
The plus-minussymbol is used in math to represent both positive and negative results from a calculation. It also indicates the error or uncertainty in measurements.
The plus or minus symbol (±) consists of a plus sign (+) and a minus sign (-) connected together. It is placed before a value to indicate that the actual value may be either greater or smaller than the given value.
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Whether you’re up or down, you can always insert the plus or minussymbol (±) in a document on a Windows PC, on a Mac, or on iOS and Android devices. We explain each method for typing this math symbol below.
Typographical symbols and punctuation marks are marks and symbols used in typography with a variety of purposes such as to help with legibility and accessibility, or to identify special cases. This list gives those most commonly encountered with Latin script. For a far more comprehensive list of symbols and signs, see List of Unicode characters.