Equal To By Definition
U+225DMathematical Operators
Copy and paste ≝. The Equal To By Definition character has Unicode code point U+225D and decimal HTML code ≝.
Symbol codes
- Unicode
U+225D- HTML Code
≝- CSS Code
\225D- HEX Code
≝
Technical properties
Unicode 18.0.0
- Code point
- U+225D
- Decimal
- 8797
- Unicode name
- EQUAL TO BY DEFINITION
- Block
- Mathematical Operators · U+2200–U+22FF
- General category
- Math Symbol (Sm)
- Script
- Common
- Introduced
- Unicode 1.1
- JavaScript
- "\u225D"
Appears in
About Equal To By Definition
≝ is encoded in Unicode as code point U+225D (decimal 8797). Its official Unicode name is EQUAL TO BY DEFINITION.
It belongs to the Mathematical Operators block (U+2200–U+22FF), its General Category is Math Symbol (Sm), and it was added in Unicode 1.1, released in 1993. Its script value is Common: it is shared across writing systems rather than belonging to one.
Sources: Unicode Character Database 18.0.0.
How to type or insert Equal To By Definition
- Any device
- Select Copy symbol, then paste with Ctrl+V, or ⌘+V on a Mac.
- Microsoft Word
- Type
225D, then press Alt+X. - macOS Character Viewer
- Press Control+⌘+Space and search for “equal to by definition”.
- Linux (GTK and IBus)
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
225d, then press Space. - HTML
≝. In a UTF-8 page you can also paste the character itself.- CSS
content: "\225D";in a::beforeor::afterrule.- JavaScript
"\u225D"
Common questions about Equal To By Definition
What is the Equal To By Definition symbol?
≝ (Equal To By Definition) is a math symbol in Unicode’s Mathematical Operators block. Its code point is U+225D, and it has been part of the standard since Unicode 1.1 (1993).
How do I copy and paste the Equal To By Definition symbol?
Select Copy symbol at the top of this page, then paste with Ctrl+V on Windows and Linux or ⌘+V on a Mac. On a phone, tap Copy symbol, then touch and hold where you want it and choose Paste. ≝ pastes as ordinary text, so it works in documents, messages, and code.
How do I type the Equal To By Definition symbol on Windows?
In Microsoft Word, type 225D and press Alt+X to turn the code into ≝. In any app, open Character Map from the Start menu, search for “equal to by definition”, then select and copy the character.
How do I type the Equal To By Definition symbol on a Mac?
Press Control+⌘+Space to open the Character Viewer, search for “equal to by definition”, and double-click the result to insert it.
How do I type the Equal To By Definition symbol on an iPhone or Android phone?
The simplest way is to copy it from this page and paste it where you need it. If you use it often, save it as a text shortcut: on iPhone, go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Text Replacement; with Gboard on Android, go to Gboard settings > Dictionary > Personal dictionary.
Can I use the Equal To By Definition symbol in Word, Google Docs, and social media?
Yes. ≝ is a standard Unicode character, so you can paste it into Microsoft Word, Google Docs, emails, and posts or bios on Instagram, X, Facebook, and TikTok. In Google Docs you can also choose Insert > Special characters and search for “equal to by definition”. In Word, choose Insert > Symbol > More Symbols, set from to Unicode (hex), and enter 225D as the character code.
Is the Equal To By Definition symbol an emoji?
No. ≝ is a text symbol, not an emoji. It takes the color and size of the surrounding text, and its exact shape depends on the font.
Why does the Equal To By Definition symbol show as a box or question mark?
An empty box or a question mark means the font on that device has no glyph for ≝. The character is still there: it appears correctly wherever a font covers Unicode’s Mathematical Operators block, and free font families such as Google Noto cover nearly all of Unicode.
What are the HTML and CSS codes for the Equal To By Definition symbol?
In HTML, write ≝ (decimal) or ≝ (hexadecimal). In CSS, use content: "\225D"; in a ::before or ::after rule, and in JavaScript "\u225D". See all HTML codes.