Identical To
Unicode places the identical to at code point U+2261, part of the math family. Copy the ≡ with a single click below, then scroll down for every way to type it: the HTML entities, the CSS content escape, the JavaScript escape and the Windows alt code where one exists.
| Symbol | ≡ | |
|---|---|---|
| Unicode | U+2261 | |
| Name | Identical To | |
| HTML (decimal) | ≡ | |
| HTML (hex) | ≡ | |
| CSS content | \2261 | |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2261 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | 0xE2 0x89 0xA1 | |
| UTF-16 units | 0x2261 |
How to type the identical 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: "\2261"in a::beforeor::afterrule. - JavaScript: the escape
\u2261produces this character in a string.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the identical 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 identical to?
The identical to has the Unicode code point U+2261. In HTML you can write it as ≡ or ≡.
Can I use the identical to symbol in HTML and CSS?
Yes. In HTML write ≡, and in CSS use content: "\2261" inside a ::before or ::after rule. The code table on this page has copy buttons for both.
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