HTML Entity for Corresponds To (≘)
What You'll Learn
How to display Corresponds To (≘) in HTML and CSS. This character is U+2258 (CORRESPONDS TO) in the Mathematical Operators block (U+2200–U+22FF). It denotes correspondence between mathematical structures, sets, or relations—for example, A ≘ B can mean “A corresponds to B.”
There is no named HTML entity for U+2258. Use ≘, ≘, or \2258 in CSS content. Do not confuse ≘ with Approximately Equal To U+2248 (≈) or Congruent To U+2261 (≡). The old reference sometimes wrote U+02258; the correct code point is U+2258.
⚡ Quick Reference — Corresponds To
U+2258Mathematical Operators (U+2200–U+22FF)
≘Hexadecimal reference
≘Decimal reference
—None (use numeric refs)
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+2258
Hex code ≘
HTML code ≘
Named entity —
CSS code \2258Complete HTML Example
This example shows U+2258 using hexadecimal and decimal character references, plus a CSS content escape. There is no named HTML entity:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\2258";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Corresponds To using Hexa Decimal: ≘</p>
<p>Corresponds To using HTML Code: ≘</p>
<p id="point">Corresponds To using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
U+2258 is supported in modern browsers; use a math-capable font for best glyph quality:
👀 Live Preview
See Corresponds To (≘) in mathematical contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
≘ references code point U+2258 using hex digits 2258.
Decimal HTML Code
≘ is the decimal equivalent (8792) for the same character.
CSS Entity
\2258 is the CSS escape for U+2258, used in the content property of ::before or ::after.
Same visual result
All three methods produce the corresponds-to glyph: ≘. Unicode U+2258 is in Mathematical Operators (U+2200–U+22FF). No named HTML entity exists.
Use Cases
Corresponds To (≘) commonly appears in:
Correspondence between structures, sets, or relations in formulas and proofs.
Formal logic, discrete mathematics, and correspondence relations.
Mathematics, logic, and computer science publications and course materials.
Specifications and API docs referencing mapping or correspondence relations.
CMS or tools rendering math symbols without MathML.
Unicode tables and Mathematical Operators glossaries.
Provide surrounding text like “A corresponds to B” for screen reader clarity.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
≘or≘for the standard corresponds-to glyph - Use math fonts (Cambria Math, STIX Two Math) for clear operators
- Keep hex or decimal style consistent across the document
- Use
\2258only inside CSScontent - Write U+2258 (not U+02258) in documentation
Don’t
- Confuse U+2258 (≘) with U+2248 (≈) or U+2261 (≡)
- Use ≘ for ordinary equality or approximation in prose
- Assume a named entity exists—U+2258 has none
- Put CSS escape
\2258in HTML text nodes - Mix hex and decimal styles randomly in one file
Key Takeaways
No named entity—use numeric references
≘ ≘For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\2258U+2258 CORRESPONDS TO
Not ≈ (approx.) or ≡ (congruent)—distinct math operators
Three methods, one glyph — widely supported in modern browsers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
≘ (hex), ≘ (decimal), or \2258 in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity for U+2258.U+2258 (CORRESPONDS TO). Mathematical Operators (U+2200–U+22FF). Hex 2258, decimal 8792.≘ or ≘) go in markup. The CSS escape \2258 is used in stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements. Both render ≘.≘ or ≘. See Approximately Equal To (≈) for a related comparison operator.Explore More HTML Entities!
Discover 1500+ HTML character references — math operators, symbols, arrows, and more.
About the author
8 people found this page helpful