≔
U+2254 COLON EQUALS
Mathematical Operators · Math symbol
| Name | COLON EQUALS |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+2254 |
| Decimal | 8788 |
| Block | Mathematical Operators |
| Category | Math symbol (Sm) |
| UTF-8 | E2 89 94 |
| UTF-16 | 2254 |
| UTF-32 | 00002254 |
| HTML | ≔ ≔ |
| CSS | \2254 |
| JavaScript | \u2254 |
| Python | \u2254 |
| URL-encoded | %E2%89%94 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the character U+2254?
U+2254 ≔ is officially named COLON EQUALS. It belongs to the Mathematical Operators block and the category Math symbol.
How do I type ≔?
Windows (Word, WordPad): type 2254, then press Alt+X. Linux (GTK/IBus): Ctrl+Shift+U 2254, then Space. macOS: enable the “Unicode Hex Input” keyboard, hold Option and type 2254. 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 89 94. In UTF-16: 2254.