| Character | ≡ |
| Name | Identical To |
| Unicode Code Point | U+2261 |
| Decimal Value | 8801 |
| Hex Value | 0x2261 |
| Category | Math Operators |
| Windows Alt Code | Alt+240 |
| Word Alt+X Code | 2261 + Alt+X |
| Mac Shortcut | Not available — use copy/paste |
| HTML Entity | ≡ |
| HTML Code (Dec / Hex) | ≡ / ≡ |
| CSS Content Code | content: "\2261"; |
| JavaScript Unicode Escape | "\u{2261}" |
Identical To is a formal mathematical operator or relation symbol used in academic and technical writing — algebra, calculus, logic, or set theory — to express a precise mathematical relationship concisely.
Unicode block: Mathematical Operators (U+2200–U+22FF). This large block standardizes the symbols used across algebra, calculus, logic, and set theory, replacing the inconsistent, often hand-drawn notation used before digital typesetting.
At Unicode code point U+2261 (decimal 8801), Identical To is the 98th of 256 characters cataloged in this category on How To Type Any Symbol. In terms of typing methods, it has a documented Windows Alt code, though no dedicated single-key Mac shortcut — Mac users generally rely on copy-paste for it. Regardless of platform, clicking the copy button above places the exact character on your clipboard, ready to paste into any application that accepts Unicode text.
💡 Good to know: This symbol's meaning is typically fixed by mathematical convention — using it loosely or decoratively outside a math context can confuse technically literate readers.
Hold Alt and type 240 on the numeric keypad.
No dedicated shortcut — click the copy button above and paste with Cmd+V.
Click the symbol above to copy it, then paste anywhere — works on every device and OS.
Use the entity ≡ in your HTML.