Equal parallel to (⋕) is the Unicode character at U+22D5 in Mathematical Operators. Official name: EQUAL AND PARALLEL TO. It combines equality with parallelism in one relation symbol.
Remember
Character ⋕
Unicode U+22D5
Named entity ⋕
Hex entity ⋕
Decimal ⋕
CSS escape \22D5
Not the same ∥ (par) · = · ≠ (ne)
Prefer ⋕ in HTML markup. You can also use ⋕ / ⋕, or type ⋕ in a UTF-8 document.
Built with Named: ⋕
Built with Hex: ⋕
Built with Decimal: ⋕
Built with CSS: ⋕
Typed: ⋕
Relation: AB ⋕ CD
How It Works
1. Named:⋕ is the preferred HTML5 name for U+22D5 → ⋕.
2. Hex:⋕ inserts the same code point. Same visual as named.
3. Decimal: same code point as 8917 → ⋕.
4. CSS: use \22D5 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends ⋕.
5. Typed: paste ⋕ in a UTF-8 document, or write a relation like <i>AB</i> ⋕ <i>CD</i>.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with Equal Parallel To.
Name
Prefer ⋕
⋕ is the readable named form for U+22D5. Numeric forms still work when you need them.
∥
Not plain parallel
U+2225 (∥ / ∥) is ∥ only. Use ⋕ when you need equal-and-parallel.
=
Not ordinary equals
The keyboard = is ordinary equality. Prefer ⋕ only when the combined relation is required.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\22D5 belongs in CSS strings. ⋕ / ⋕ / ⋕ belong in HTML.
Fonts
Math font coverage
Some fonts omit Mathematical Operators. Prefer a font with solid math coverage for geometry notation.
a11y
Add accessible text
Screen readers may not expand ⋕ clearly. Prefer a phrase nearby such as “equal and parallel to” when the meaning matters.
Semicolon
End references
Always finish entities with ; — write ⋕, not &epar.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Equal parallel to (U+22D5) and its entity forms (⋕, ⋕, ⋕, CSS \\22D5) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Visible glyphs depend on Mathematical Operators font coverage.
✓ Universal support
Equal Parallel To (⋕)
Encode with named, hex, decimal, CSS escape, or type the character — same code point everywhere encoding is supported.
100%Browser coverage
Google ChromeSupported
Yes
Microsoft EdgeSupported
Yes
Mozilla FirefoxSupported
Yes
Apple SafariSupported
Yes
OperaSupported
Yes
Internet ExplorerAll versions
Yes
U+22D5 / ⋕Full support
Bottom line: Prefer ⋕ in HTML. Use ⋕ / ⋕ when numeric form is required, and \\22D5 only inside CSS content.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: equal parallel to is U+22D5 (decimal 8917) — glyph ⋕.
HTML: prefer ⋕ (named form).
CSS: use \22D5 inside content for generated text.
Meaning: ⋕ ≠ parallel ∥ ≠ equals =.
One line:U+22D5 → ⋕ / ⋕ / CSS \22D5.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use ⋕ (named), ⋕ (hex), ⋕ (decimal), type ⋕ directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \22D5 in content.
U+22D5 (EQUAL AND PARALLEL TO). Hex 22D5, decimal 8917. It belongs to the Mathematical Operators block (U+2200–U+22FF).
Yes. ⋕ is the HTML5 named entity for U+22D5 and is usually the most readable choice in markup.
Use it when you need the combined “equal and parallel to” relation in geometry or formal math. Prefer ∥ (∥, U+2225) for plain parallel, and = or = for ordinary equality.
HTML entities (⋕, ⋕, or ⋕) go in markup. The CSS escape \22D5 goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).
No. U+22D5 is ⋕ (equal and parallel to). U+2225 is ∥ (parallel to), named ∥ / ∥.
🤔
Did you know?
Equal parallel to is Unicode U+22D5 (decimal 8917) — glyph ⋕ (EQUAL AND PARALLEL TO) in Mathematical Operators. HTML5 names it ⋕. It is not the same as plain parallel (∥ / ∥, ∥, U+2225).
