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U+2AFD · Supplemental Mathematical Operators

Double Solidus Operator

Double Solidus Operator is the Unicode character U+2AFD (official name “DOUBLE SOLIDUS OPERATOR”) from the Supplemental 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+2AFD
HTML⫽
U+2AFD

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+2AFD
Decimal11005
HTML named entity⫽
HTML (hex)
HTML (decimal)
CSS\2AFD
JavaScript\u2AFD
Python\u2AFD
UTF-8 bytesE2 AB BD
UTF-162AFD
URL-encoded%E2%AB%BD

Character details

Official nameDOUBLE SOLIDUS OPERATOR
Unicode blockSupplemental Mathematical Operators
General categoryMath Symbol (Sm)
SymbolHero categoryMath Symbols
EmojiNo

How to type ⫽

Windows

  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 2AFD then press Alt + X.
  • Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “double solidus operator”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

  • Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “double solidus operator”, and double-click the result.
  • With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 2AFD.

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 “double solidus operator” or enter U+2AFD.
  • HTML: ⫽ or
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(11005)

Questions

What is the Unicode for ⫽?

It is U+2AFD (DOUBLE SOLIDUS OPERATOR), decimal 11005.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 2AFD 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 “double solidus operator”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code?

Use the named entity ⫽ or the numeric reference ⫽.