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 point | U+2A6E | |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 10862 | |
| HTML named entity | ⩮ | |
| HTML (hex) | ⩮ | |
| HTML (decimal) | ⩮ | |
| CSS | \2A6E | |
| JavaScript | \u2A6E | |
| Python | \u2A6E | |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 A9 AE | |
| UTF-16 | 2A6E | |
| URL-encoded | %E2%A9%AE |
Character details
| Official name | EQUALS WITH ASTERISK |
|---|---|
| Unicode block | Supplemental Mathematical Operators |
| General category | Math Symbol (Sm) |
| SymbolHero category | Math Symbols |
| Emoji | No |
How to type ⩮
Windows
- In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type
2A6Ethen 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)
Similar math symbols
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 ⩮.