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U+229C · Mathematical Operators

Circled Equals ⊜

Circled Equals is the Unicode character U+229C (official name “CIRCLED EQUALS”) from the Mathematical Operators block. It belongs to SymbolHero’s enclosed letters & numbers collection. Copy it with the button, or use the codes and keyboard methods below to type it yourself.

UnicodeU+229C
HTML⊜
⊜U+229C

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+229C
Decimal8860
HTML (hex)⊜
HTML (decimal)⊜
CSS\229C
JavaScript\u229C
Python\u229C
UTF-8 bytesE2 8A 9C
UTF-16229C
URL-encoded%E2%8A%9C

Character details

Official nameCIRCLED EQUALS
Unicode blockMathematical Operators
General categoryMath Symbol (Sm)
SymbolHero categoryEnclosed Letters & Numbers
EmojiNo

How to type ⊜

Windows

  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 229C then press Alt + X.
  • Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “circled equals”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

  • Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “circled equals”, and double-click the result.
  • With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 229C.

iPhone & Android

  • Tap Copy at the top of this page, then long-press where you want it and choose Paste.

Docs & web

  • Google Docs: Insert → Special characters, then search “circled equals” or enter U+229C.
  • HTML: ⊜
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(8860)

Similar enclosed letters & numbers

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Circled Asterisk Operator
Circled Dash
Circled Horizontal Bar with Notch
Circled Triangle Down
Circled Digit One
Circled Digit Two
Circled Digit Three
Circled Digit Four
Circled Digit Five
Circled Digit Six
Circled Digit Seven
Circled Digit Eight
Circled Digit Nine

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Questions

What is the Unicode for ⊜?

It is U+229C (CIRCLED EQUALS), decimal 8860.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 229C then Alt+X, or copy it from this page.

How do I type it on a Mac?

There is no built-in Option shortcut. Use the Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space) and search “circled equals”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code?

Use the numeric reference ⊜ (or ⊜). There is no named entity.