Plus Sign Above Equals Sign Symbol
⩲ is the plus sign above equals sign symbol used in mathematical notation.
U+2A72
The symbol ⩲ (plus sign above equals sign) is a math operator-style character. It’s commonly used where authors want to indicate an equality with an added/combined quantity. Use the copy codes below for consistent rendering in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Plus Sign Above Equals Sign Symbol Meaning
⩲ is named “PLUS SIGN ABOVE EQUALS SIGN” (Unicode U+2A72). Visually, it combines an equals sign with a plus sign placed above it, which helps signal a relationship between two expressions involving addition. In math typesetting, it can be used as a specialized operator or as a compact way to describe an equality that is associated with an additional term or “plus” condition. Because it’s a Unicode math symbol, it’s most reliable in contexts that support extended Unicode and mathematical fonts. When communicating formulas in plain text, copying this character directly preserves the intended symbol shape.
Common uses
- •Indicating an equality that has an added term in math notes or worksheets
- •Labeling steps in algebra or proof writing where an equality is extended by addition
- •Building UI text or legends for math-related apps and calculators
- •Annotating equations in presentations and educational slides
- •Formatting plain-text math in documentation where a dedicated symbol improves clarity
Examples
⩲ plus sign above equals sign
- ⩲We have ⩲ to show the added term in the next step.
- ⩲Set A ⩲ B when including the extra quantity.
- ⩲From the rule, derive: x ⩲ y.
- ⩲In the table, the row labeled ⩲ marks the combined relation.
- ⩲Use ⩲ in your equation to represent “equals with plus”.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2A72 | |
| HTML Entity | ⩲ | |
| HTML Code | ⩲ | |
| CSS | \2A72 |
FAQ
What does the Plus Sign Above Equals Sign symbol mean?
⩲ is named “PLUS SIGN ABOVE EQUALS SIGN” (Unicode U+2A72). Visually, it combines an equals sign with a plus sign placed above it, which helps signal a relationship between two expressions involving addition. In math typesetting, it can be used as a specialized operator or as a compact way to describe an equality that is associated with an additional term or “plus” condition. Because it’s a Unicode math symbol, it’s most reliable in contexts that support extended Unicode and mathematical fonts. When communicating formulas in plain text, copying this character directly preserves the intended symbol shape.
What is the Unicode code point for ⩲?
The Unicode code point for ⩲ is U+2A72.
How can I copy ⩲ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⩲.
What CSS escape can I use for ⩲?
Use the CSS escape: \\2A72.
Is ⩲ supported as plain text?
It should work anywhere Unicode is supported, but appearance can vary depending on the math-capable font installed.