Double Colon Equal Symbol
⩴ is the Double Colon Equal symbol (U+2A74) used to express a specific form of equality.
U+2A74
⩴, also known as Double Colon Equal, is a mathematical symbol. It can be helpful when you need an equality sign with a particular styling or meaning. Below you’ll find its identifiers and copy-friendly options.
Double Colon Equal Symbol Meaning
⩴ is the “DOUBLE COLON EQUAL” symbol, with Unicode code point U+2A74. It belongs to the Math category and is typically used in mathematical notation where an equality-like relation is represented with a “double colon” look rather than a plain equals sign. Depending on the font or typesetting system, it may be used to distinguish specific definitions, relations, or formatting conventions in equations. In practice, you’ll mostly encounter it in technical documents, math typesetting, or when a designer needs a precise, typographic equality mark.
Common uses
- •Math typesetting in documents that require a distinct equality symbol
- •Designing equation mockups or posters where “double colon” equality is preferred
- •Annotating technical diagrams and specifications with a styled equality mark
- •Copy/pasting into worksheets, slide decks, or articles that use Unicode math characters
- •Programming UI text where a specific Unicode math symbol is required
Examples
⩴ Double Colon Equal Symbol
- ⩴A ⩴ B
- ⩴x^2 ⩴ y^2 implies x ⩴ y
- ⩴m ⩴ n in the given system
- ⩴f(t) ⩴ g(t) for all t
- ⩴S ⩴ S' under the transformation
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2A74 | |
| HTML Entity | ⩴ | |
| HTML Code | ⩴ | |
| CSS | \2A74 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10868 | |
| Decimal | 10868 |
How to type Double Colon Equal Symbol (⩴)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10868 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2A74 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2A74. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2a74, 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 Double Colon Equal symbol mean?
⩴ is the “DOUBLE COLON EQUAL” symbol, with Unicode code point U+2A74. It belongs to the Math category and is typically used in mathematical notation where an equality-like relation is represented with a “double colon” look rather than a plain equals sign. Depending on the font or typesetting system, it may be used to distinguish specific definitions, relations, or formatting conventions in equations. In practice, you’ll mostly encounter it in technical documents, math typesetting, or when a designer needs a precise, typographic equality mark.
What is the Unicode code point for ⩴?
⩴ is U+2A74 (DOUBLE COLON EQUAL).
How do I copy ⩴ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⩴
What’s the CSS escape for ⩴?
Use: \\2A74
Does ⩴ work in JavaScript strings?
Yes—use the Unicode escape: \\u{2A74}