Circled Equals Symbol
⊜ is the circled equals symbol used to express equality or equivalence in a stylized form.
U+229C
The symbol ⊜ is known as circled equals. It’s a math symbol (Unicode U+229C) often used where you want equality or equivalence to stand out visually. Below you’ll find practical meanings, examples, and copy options.
Circled Equals Symbol Meaning
⊜ (circled equals, Unicode U+229C) is a math character that visually suggests “equals” or “equivalent.” Because it’s presented inside a circle, it’s frequently used to emphasize a relationship that should be read as equivalence rather than a plain “=”. In typography and design, the circled form can help highlight conditions, matched items, or checked/confirmed relationships. In writing, it may appear as a symbolic cue in notes, labels, and UI text where an “equals” idea is needed but a more distinctive mark improves readability or style.
Common uses
- •Highlighting equivalence in educational materials or math notes
- •Using as a distinctive “equals” marker in diagrams and infographics
- •Labeling matched pairs or confirmed conditions in UI or dashboards
- •Representing “equivalent” in documentation, cheat sheets, or settings screens
- •Designing badges or icons that imply equality/confirmation
Examples
⊜ Circled equals
- ⊜Set A ⊜ Set B means the two sets are equivalent in size.
- ⊜If x + 1 ⊜ x + 1, the expressions match.
- ⊜Choose option A ⊜ option B to apply the same rule.
- ⊜Result: 5 ⊜ 5, so the condition is satisfied.
- ⊜In the table, paired entries marked ⊜ are considered equivalent.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+229C | |
| HTML Entity | ⊜ | |
| HTML Code | ⊜ | |
| CSS | \229C | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8860 | |
| Decimal | 8860 |
How to type Circled Equals Symbol (⊜)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8860 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 229C then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 229C. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 229c, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ⊜ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Circled Equals symbol mean?
⊜ (circled equals, Unicode U+229C) is a math character that visually suggests “equals” or “equivalent.” Because it’s presented inside a circle, it’s frequently used to emphasize a relationship that should be read as equivalence rather than a plain “=”. In typography and design, the circled form can help highlight conditions, matched items, or checked/confirmed relationships. In writing, it may appear as a symbolic cue in notes, labels, and UI text where an “equals” idea is needed but a more distinctive mark improves readability or style.
What is the Unicode code point for ⊜?
The symbol ⊜ is CIRCLED EQUALS with Unicode code point U+229C.
How can I copy ⊜ reliably in code?
You can use the HTML entity ⊜ or escapes like CSS \\229C and JavaScript \\u{229C}.
Is ⊜ the same as a normal equals sign (=)?
Visually it represents equality/equivalence, but it’s a distinct symbol from “=”. Many users treat it as an emphasized or equivalent form.
Where is ⊜ typically used?
It’s commonly used in math-related text, diagrams, labels, and UI elements where you want a clearer or more stylistic “equals/equivalent” mark.