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U+2256 · Mathematical Operators

Ring in Equal to ≖

Ring in Equal to is the Unicode character U+2256 (official name “RING IN EQUAL TO”) 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+2256
HTML≖
≖U+2256

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+2256
Decimal8790
HTML named entity≖
HTML (hex)≖
HTML (decimal)≖
CSS\2256
JavaScript\u2256
Python\u2256
UTF-8 bytesE2 89 96
UTF-162256
URL-encoded%E2%89%96

Character details

Official nameRING IN EQUAL TO
Unicode blockMathematical Operators
General categoryMath Symbol (Sm)
SymbolHero categoryMath Symbols
EmojiNo

How to type ≖

Windows

  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 2256 then press Alt + X.
  • Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “ring in equal to”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

  • Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “ring in equal to”, and double-click the result.
  • With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 2256.

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 “ring in equal to” or enter U+2256.
  • HTML: ≖ or ≖
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(8790)

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Questions

What is the Unicode for ≖?

It is U+2256 (RING IN EQUAL TO), decimal 8790.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 2256 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 “ring in equal to”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code?

Use the named entity ≖ or the numeric reference ≖.