U+2254 · Mathematical Operators
Colon Equals ≔
Colon Equals is the Unicode character U+2254 (official name “COLON EQUALS”) from the Mathematical Operators block. It belongs to SymbolHero’s math symbols collection. Copy it with the button, or use the codes and keyboard methods below to type it yourself.
UnicodeU+2254
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≔U+2254
Character codes
| Unicode code point | U+2254 | |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 8788 | |
| HTML named entity | ≔ | |
| HTML (hex) | ≔ | |
| HTML (decimal) | ≔ | |
| CSS | \2254 | |
| JavaScript | \u2254 | |
| Python | \u2254 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 89 94 | |
| UTF-16 | 2254 | |
| URL-encoded | %E2%89%94 |
Character details
| Official name | COLON EQUALS |
|---|---|
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| General category | Math Symbol (Sm) |
| SymbolHero category | Math Symbols |
| Emoji | No |
How to type ≔
Windows
- In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type
2254then press Alt + X. - Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “colon equals”, then Select and Copy.
Mac
- Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “colon equals”, and double-click the result.
- With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type
2254.
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 “colon equals” or enter
U+2254. - HTML:
≔or≔ - Excel / Google Sheets:
=UNICHAR(8788)
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Questions
What is the Unicode for ≔?
It is U+2254 (COLON EQUALS), decimal 8788.
Is there a Windows Alt code for it?
No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 2254 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 “colon equals”, or copy it from this page.
What is the HTML code?
Use the named entity ≔ or the numeric reference ≔.