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U+003D · Basic Latin

Equals Sign =

Equals Sign is the Unicode character U+003D (official name “EQUALS SIGN”) from the Basic Latin 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+003D
HTML=
=U+003D

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+003D
Decimal61
HTML named entity=
HTML (hex)=
HTML (decimal)=
CSS\003D
JavaScript\u003D
Python\u003D
UTF-8 bytes3D
UTF-16003D
URL-encoded%3D

Character details

Official nameEQUALS SIGN
Unicode blockBasic Latin
General categoryMath Symbol (Sm)
SymbolHero categoryMath Symbols
EmojiNo

How to type =

Windows

  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 003D then press Alt + X.
  • Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “equals sign”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

  • Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “equals sign”, and double-click the result.
  • With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 003D.

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 “equals sign” or enter U+003D.
  • HTML: = or =
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(61)

Questions

What is the Unicode for =?

It is U+003D (EQUALS SIGN), decimal 61.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 003D 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 “equals sign”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code?

Use the named entity = or the numeric reference =.