≡
Identical To Symbol (≡)
Copy the Identical 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?
≡ means “is identical to” or “is congruent modulo”: 17 ≡ 2 (mod 5). It also denotes definitions. Its official Unicode name is IDENTICAL TO.
Codes and properties
| Character | ≡ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | IDENTICAL TO |
| Code point | U+2261 |
| Decimal | 8801 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ≡ · ≡ · ≡ |
| CSS | \2261 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2261 |
| Python | \u2261 or \N{IDENTICAL TO} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 89 A1 |
| LaTeX | \equiv |
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
2261then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
2261; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “identical to”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
2261, then Space. - HTML:
≡renders as ≡. - LaTeX:
\equivin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ≡ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 2261 and press Alt+X. In any app press Win+. to open the symbol panel, or copy ≡ from this page.
What is the HTML code for ≡?
Use ≡ or ≡ (hex) or ≡ (decimal).
What is the LaTeX command for ≡?
Use \equiv in math mode.