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U+225B · Mathematical Operators

Star Equals

Star Equals is the Unicode character U+225B (official name “STAR EQUALS”) 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+225B
HTML
U+225B

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+225B
Decimal8795
HTML (hex)
HTML (decimal)
CSS\225B
JavaScript\u225B
Python\u225B
UTF-8 bytesE2 89 9B
UTF-16225B
URL-encoded%E2%89%9B

Character details

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

How to type ≛

Windows

  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 225B then press Alt + X.
  • Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “star equals”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

  • Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “star equals”, and double-click the result.
  • With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 225B.

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 “star equals” or enter U+225B.
  • HTML:
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(8795)

Questions

What is the Unicode for ≛?

It is U+225B (STAR EQUALS), decimal 8795.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 225B 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 “star equals”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code?

Use the numeric reference ≛ (or ≛). There is no named entity.