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 point | U+225B | |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 8795 | |
| HTML (hex) | ≛ | |
| HTML (decimal) | ≛ | |
| CSS | \225B | |
| JavaScript | \u225B | |
| Python | \u225B | |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 89 9B | |
| UTF-16 | 225B | |
| URL-encoded | %E2%89%9B |
Character details
| Official name | STAR EQUALS |
|---|---|
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| General category | Math Symbol (Sm) |
| SymbolHero category | Math Symbols |
| Emoji | No |
How to type ≛
Windows
- In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type
225Bthen 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)
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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.