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Star Equals Symbol ≛

The Star Equals Symbol (≛), a one-of-a-kind and intriguing mathematical symbol, combines the ease of use of the equals sign (=) with the allure of the star (★). While not as common as its plain equals counterpart, this symbol has a unique place in mathematical notation, adding a touch of visual flair and elegance. In this brief article, we will look at the Star Equals Symbol and its unique role in mathematics.

The Star Equals Symbol combines two powerful symbols with distinct meanings. The equals sign, which is a fundamental symbol in mathematics, represents equivalence and balance. It indicates that the expressions on either side have the same value. The star, on the other hand, is frequently associated with excellence, achievement, and recognition. When these symbols come together, they form a one-of-a-kind fusion of mathematical precision and visual appeal.

Star Equals Symbol Information

Symbol Name
Star Equals
Unicode Version
1.1 (June 1993)
Unicode
U+225B
CSS Code
\225B
Hex Code
≛
HTML Code
≛
Latex
\starequal
Alt Code
8795
Symbol
≛

Star Equals Symbol Encoding

UTF-8
0xE2 0x89 0x9B
UTF-16
0x225B
UTF-32
0x0000225B

Star EqualsSymbol's PNG and SVG files

Star Equals symbol png image
Star Equals symbol svg image

How to add star equals symbol via keyboard on different Operating systems

You can type the star equals symbol on most modern devices with the help of following methods:

How to type star equals symbol on Microsoft Word

You can type the star equals in Microsoft Word using steps mentioned below:

  • Place your cursor in the text area where you need to insert the symbol and type 225B
  • Without moving the cursor press keys Alt + x together
  • The original 225B is now transformed into ≛

How to type star equals symbol on Microsoft Windows

You can type the star equals on Microsoft windows using following steps:

  • Hold Alt and press 8795 to type star equals on your windows machine.

How to type star equals symbol on Mac OS

You can type the star equals on Mac OS using following steps:

  • Place your cursor in the text area where you need to insert the symbol
  • Press Ctrl + ⌘ Command + ⎵ Space to bring up the Character Viewer. Alternatively, choose Edit ⇒ Emoji & Symbols
  • Type "Star Equals" in the search field at the top and press Enter
  • The symbol should appear. Click on it to insert it into your text
Mac OS Character Viewer
Mac OS Character Viewer

How to type star equals symbol on Linux

You can type the star equals on Linux using following steps:

  • Place your cursor in the text area where you need to insert the symbol
  • Hold ⇧ Shift + Ctrl and press the letter + U
  • Press keys 225B consecutively
  • And then press ↵ Enter , the desired symbol will be added to your document

How to type star equals symbol on IOS and Android

The easiest way to type the star equals symbol on ios and android is to copy and paste it wherever you need it.

How to use star equals in CSS

//CSS Example
1span { 2 content: \225B; 3 }

How to use star equals in HTML

//HTML Example
1<span>&#8795;</span>

Star Equals symbol representation in programming languages

Star Equalssymbol's representation in different programming languages can be found in table below:

LanguageRepresentation
Rust
\u{225B}
Ruby
\u{225B}
Python
\u225B
PHP
\u{225B}
Perl
\x{225B}
Java
\u225B
Modern JavaScript - Since ES6
\u{225B}
JavaScript
\u225B
Go
\u225B
C#
\u225B
C and C++
\u225B
Bash and Zsh - inside echo -e
\u225B
RFC 5137
\u'225B'