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U+2259 · Mathematical Operators

Estimates

Estimates is the Unicode character U+2259 (official name “ESTIMATES”) 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+2259
HTML≙
U+2259

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+2259
Decimal8793
HTML named entity≙
HTML (hex)
HTML (decimal)
CSS\2259
JavaScript\u2259
Python\u2259
UTF-8 bytesE2 89 99
UTF-162259
URL-encoded%E2%89%99

Character details

Official nameESTIMATES
Unicode blockMathematical Operators
General categoryMath Symbol (Sm)
SymbolHero categoryMath Symbols
EmojiNo

How to type ≙

Windows

  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 2259 then press Alt + X.
  • Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “estimates”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

  • Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “estimates”, and double-click the result.
  • With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 2259.

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 “estimates” or enter U+2259.
  • HTML: ≙ or
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(8793)

Questions

What is the Unicode for ≙?

It is U+2259 (ESTIMATES), decimal 8793.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 2259 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 “estimates”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code?

Use the named entity ≙ or the numeric reference ≙.