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U+2255 EQUALS COLON
Mathematical Operators · Math symbol
| Name | EQUALS COLON |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+2255 |
| Decimal | 8789 |
| Block | Mathematical Operators |
| Category | Math symbol (Sm) |
| UTF-8 | E2 89 95 |
| UTF-16 | 2255 |
| UTF-32 | 00002255 |
| HTML | ≕ ≕ |
| CSS | \2255 |
| JavaScript | \u2255 |
| Python | \u2255 |
| URL-encoded | %E2%89%95 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the character U+2255?
U+2255 ≕ is officially named EQUALS COLON. It belongs to the Mathematical Operators block and the category Math symbol.
How do I type ≕?
Windows (Word, WordPad): type 2255, then press Alt+X. Linux (GTK/IBus): Ctrl+Shift+U 2255, then Space. macOS: enable the “Unicode Hex Input” keyboard, hold Option and type 2255. 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 95. In UTF-16: 2255.