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U+2237 PROPORTION
Mathematical Operators · Math symbol
| Name | PROPORTION |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+2237 |
| Decimal | 8759 |
| Block | Mathematical Operators |
| Category | Math symbol (Sm) |
| UTF-8 | E2 88 B7 |
| UTF-16 | 2237 |
| UTF-32 | 00002237 |
| HTML | ∷ ∷ |
| CSS | \2237 |
| JavaScript | \u2237 |
| Python | \u2237 |
| URL-encoded | %E2%88%B7 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the character U+2237?
U+2237 ∷ is officially named PROPORTION. It belongs to the Mathematical Operators block and the category Math symbol.
How do I type ∷?
Windows (Word, WordPad): type 2237, then press Alt+X. Linux (GTK/IBus): Ctrl+Shift+U 2237, then Space. macOS: enable the “Unicode Hex Input” keyboard, hold Option and type 2237. Or simply copy it from this page.
How do I write ∷ in HTML?
As a numeric character reference ∷ (decimal) or ∷ (hexadecimal). In UTF-8 documents you can also insert the character directly.
How is ∷ encoded in UTF-8?
In UTF-8 the character takes 3 bytes: E2 88 B7. In UTF-16: 2237.