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Ring Equal to Symbol (≗)

Copy the Ring Equal to symbol ≗ to your clipboard, and see its Unicode code point, HTML entity, LaTeX command and how to type it on any device.

What does ≗ mean?

≗ (Ring Equal to, U+2257) belongs to the Unicode Mathematical Operators block. It is a relation sign for equality, equivalence or approximation, used where an ordinary = would be too strong or too weak.

Codes and properties

Character≗
Unicode nameRING EQUAL TO
Code pointU+2257
Decimal8791
Unicode blockMathematical Operators
HTML entity≗ · ≗
CSS\2257
JavaScript / JSON\u2257
Python\u2257 or \N{RING EQUAL TO}
UTF-8 bytesE2 89 97
LaTeX\circeq

How to type ≗

  • Copy & paste: press the Copy button above, then paste ≗ anywhere — Word, Google Docs, email, chat or code.
  • Windows (Word, WordPad, Outlook): type 2257 then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel.
  • Mac (any symbol): switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type 2257; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “ring equal to”.
  • Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 2257, then Space.
  • HTML: ≗ renders as ≗.
  • LaTeX: \circeq in math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).

Frequently asked questions

How do I type ≗ on Windows?

In Microsoft Word type 2257 and press Alt+X. In any app press Win+. to open the symbol panel, or copy ≗ from this page.

How do I type ≗ on a Mac?

Open the Character Viewer with Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “ring equal to”, or switch to Unicode Hex Input and hold Option while typing 2257.

What is the HTML code for ≗?

Use ≗ (hex) or ≗ (decimal).

What is the LaTeX command for ≗?

Use \circeq in math mode.

Related symbols

≘Corresponds to≖Ring in Equal to≙Estimates≕Equals Colon≚Equiangular to≔Colon Equals≛Star Equals≓Image of or Approximately Equal to

Keep exploring

Reference: Unicode code chart: Mathematical Operators (U+2200–U+22FF)