Equals Sign With Two Dots Above And Two Dots Below Symbol
⩷ (U+2A77) is an equals sign variant marked with two dots above and two dots below.
U+2A77
The symbol ⩷ is a specialized typographic sign used in math and technical writing. It can help distinguish a particular “equals” relation from standard equals (=). Copy it using its Unicode code point U+2A77.
Equals Sign With Two Dots Above And Two Dots Below Symbol Meaning
⩷ is the Unicode character “EQUALS SIGN WITH TWO DOTS ABOVE AND TWO DOTS BELOW” (U+2A77). It’s best understood as a variant of the equals sign, typically used to indicate a specific kind of equality or a relation that needs more visual distinction than “=”. In mathematical and technical contexts, such dotted or annotated equality symbols are often chosen to clarify the meaning within a specific notation system. When you encounter ⩷ in text, it usually appears in formulas, equations, or formal documentation where a distinct equals-like symbol is required.
Common uses
- •Writing math notes or lecture slides that require a distinct equality symbol
- •Labeling variables or relations in technical documentation and specifications
- •Formatting equations in word processors or typesetting tools that rely on Unicode characters
- •Creating educational content where multiple equality-like symbols must be visually distinguishable
- •Enhancing text-based diagrams, proofs, or pseudocode that includes formal math notation
Examples
⩷ Equals Sign with Two Dots (U+2A77)
- ⩷We define f(x) ⩷ g(x) for all x in the domain.
- ⩷Let A ⩷ B denote the relation stated in the theorem.
- ⩷The expression holds when x ⩷ y under the given constraints.
- ⩷From equation (1) we get E ⩷ F after simplification.
- ⩷In this notation, H ⩷ I represents equality with additional conditions.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2A77 | |
| HTML Entity | ⩷ | |
| HTML Code | ⩷ | |
| CSS | \2A77 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10871 | |
| Decimal | 10871 |
How to type Equals Sign With Two Dots Above And Two Dots Below Symbol (⩷)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10871 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2A77 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2A77. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2a77, 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 Equals Sign With Two Dots Above And Two Dots Below symbol mean?
⩷ is the Unicode character “EQUALS SIGN WITH TWO DOTS ABOVE AND TWO DOTS BELOW” (U+2A77). It’s best understood as a variant of the equals sign, typically used to indicate a specific kind of equality or a relation that needs more visual distinction than “=”. In mathematical and technical contexts, such dotted or annotated equality symbols are often chosen to clarify the meaning within a specific notation system. When you encounter ⩷ in text, it usually appears in formulas, equations, or formal documentation where a distinct equals-like symbol is required.