U+2AF2 · Supplemental Mathematical Operators
Parallel with Horizontal Stroke ⫲
Parallel with Horizontal Stroke is the Unicode character U+2AF2 (official name “PARALLEL WITH HORIZONTAL STROKE”) 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+2AF2
HTML⫲
⫲U+2AF2
Character codes
| Unicode code point | U+2AF2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 10994 | |
| HTML named entity | ⫲ | |
| HTML (hex) | ⫲ | |
| HTML (decimal) | ⫲ | |
| CSS | \2AF2 | |
| JavaScript | \u2AF2 | |
| Python | \u2AF2 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 AB B2 | |
| UTF-16 | 2AF2 | |
| URL-encoded | %E2%AB%B2 |
Character details
| Official name | PARALLEL WITH HORIZONTAL STROKE |
|---|---|
| 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
2AF2then press Alt + X. - Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “parallel with horizontal stroke”, then Select and Copy.
Mac
- Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “parallel with horizontal stroke”, and double-click the result.
- With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type
2AF2.
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 “parallel with horizontal stroke” or enter
U+2AF2. - HTML:
⫲or⫲ - Excel / Google Sheets:
=UNICHAR(10994)
Similar math symbols
Questions
What is the Unicode for ⫲?
It is U+2AF2 (PARALLEL WITH HORIZONTAL STROKE), decimal 10994.
Is there a Windows Alt code for it?
No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 2AF2 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 “parallel with horizontal stroke”, or copy it from this page.
What is the HTML code?
Use the named entity ⫲ or the numeric reference ⫲.