Parallel To
Most keyboards skip the parallel to entirely, which is why it gets copied instead of typed. This one lives at code point U+2225 and belongs to the math group; click it above to copy, or use the table below for the HTML, CSS and JavaScript equivalents.
| Symbol | ∥ | |
|---|---|---|
| Unicode | U+2225 | |
| Name | Parallel To | |
| HTML (decimal) | ∥ | |
| HTML (hex) | ∥ | |
| CSS content | \2225 | |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2225 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | 0xE2 0x88 0xA5 | |
| UTF-16 units | 0x2225 |
How to type the parallel to symbol
- Copy and paste: click the ∥ at the top of this page, then paste with Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac). This is the fastest route on any device.
- HTML: write
∥in your markup. - CSS: use
content: "\2225"in a::beforeor::afterrule. - JavaScript: the escape
\u2225produces this character in a string.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the parallel to symbol?
Click the ∥ above or the copy button and it is placed on your clipboard. Paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V. It is a real text character, so it works in documents, chats and code.
What is the Unicode code point for parallel to?
The parallel to has the Unicode code point U+2225. In HTML you can write it as ∥ or ∥.
Does the parallel to symbol work everywhere?
In almost every modern app and font, yes. If a font does not include this glyph you may see a placeholder box, but the underlying character U+2225 is still correct and will render in a font that supports it.
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