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U+2A6E · Supplemental Mathematical Operators

Equals with Asterisk

Equals with Asterisk is the Unicode character U+2A6E (official name “EQUALS WITH ASTERISK”) 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+2A6E
HTML⩮
U+2A6E

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+2A6E
Decimal10862
HTML named entity⩮
HTML (hex)
HTML (decimal)
CSS\2A6E
JavaScript\u2A6E
Python\u2A6E
UTF-8 bytesE2 A9 AE
UTF-162A6E
URL-encoded%E2%A9%AE

Character details

Official nameEQUALS WITH ASTERISK
Unicode blockSupplemental Mathematical Operators
General categoryMath Symbol (Sm)
SymbolHero categoryMath Symbols
EmojiNo

How to type ⩮

Windows

  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 2A6E then press Alt + X.
  • Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “equals with asterisk”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

  • Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “equals with asterisk”, and double-click the result.
  • With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 2A6E.

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 with asterisk” or enter U+2A6E.
  • HTML: ⩮ or
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(10862)

Questions

What is the Unicode for ⩮?

It is U+2A6E (EQUALS WITH ASTERISK), decimal 10862.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 2A6E 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 with asterisk”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code?

Use the named entity ⩮ or the numeric reference ⩮.