Circ in LaTeX

The LaTeX command for circ (∘) is \circ — function composition.

\circ

Binary Operators · Unicode ∘ (U+2218) · no package needed

How to type Circ

Write \circ inside math mode — that is, between $…$ for inline math or in a \[ … \] / equation block for display math. It is part of core LaTeX math, so no extra package is required.

Example

$a \circ b$

a \circ b

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FAQ

How do you write circ (∘) in LaTeX?

Use \circ in math mode — it needs no extra package. For example, $a \circ b$.

Which package provides \circ?

None — \circ is built into LaTeX's math mode, so no extra package is required.

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