Subset in LaTeX

The LaTeX command for subset (⊂) is \subset.

\subset

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How to type Subset

Write \subset 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

$a \subset b$

a \subset b

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FAQ

How do you write subset (⊂) in LaTeX?

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

Which package provides \subset?

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

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