≣
Strictly Equivalent to Symbol (≣)
Copy the Strictly Equivalent 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?
≣ (Strictly Equivalent to, U+2263) 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 name | STRICTLY EQUIVALENT TO |
| Code point | U+2263 |
| Decimal | 8803 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ≣ · ≣ |
| CSS | \2263 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2263 |
| Python | \u2263 or \N{STRICTLY EQUIVALENT TO} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 89 A3 |
| LaTeX | paste ≣ with unicode-math (XeLaTeX/LuaLaTeX) |
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
2263then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
2263; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “strictly equivalent to”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
2263, then Space. - HTML:
≣renders as ≣. - LaTeX: standard LaTeX has no dedicated command; compile with XeLaTeX or LuaLaTeX and the unicode-math package, then paste ≣ directly.
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ≣ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 2263 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 ≣ (hex) or ≣ (decimal).
What is the LaTeX command for ≣?
There is no standard command; use XeLaTeX or LuaLaTeX with unicode-math and paste ≣ directly.