HTML Entity for Equal Parallel To (⋕)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Equal Parallel To (⋕) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, named entity, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+22D5 (EQUAL AND PARALLEL TO) in the Mathematical Operators block (U+2200–U+22FF)—used when two lines or geometric objects are both equal and parallel.
Render it with ⋕, ⋕, the named entity ⋕, or CSS escape \22D5. Do not confuse ⋕ (⋕) with the parallel alone symbol (∥, U+2225, ∥).
⚡ Quick Reference — Equal Parallel To
U+22D5Mathematical Operators
⋕Hexadecimal reference
⋕Decimal reference
⋕Equal and parallel
Name Value
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Unicode U+22D5
Hex code ⋕
HTML code ⋕
Named entity ⋕
CSS code \22D5
Related U+2225 = Parallel (∥ ∥); U+003D = Equals (=)Complete HTML Example
This example demonstrates the Equal Parallel To (⋕) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, the named entity, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\22D5";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Equal Parallel To using Hexadecimal: ⋕</p>
<p>Equal Parallel To using HTML Code: ⋕</p>
<p>Equal Parallel To using HTML Entity: ⋕</p>
<p id="point">Equal Parallel To using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Equal Parallel To entity is universally supported in modern browsers:
👀 Live Preview
See the equal parallel to symbol (⋕) in geometry context and compared with parallel alone (∥):
⋕ ⋕ vs ∥ ∥⋕ ⋕🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
⋕ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 22D5 to display this symbol. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
⋕ uses the decimal Unicode value 8917 to display the same character.
Named Entity
⋕ is the semantic named entity for equal and parallel to—easiest to read in geometry markup.
CSS Entity
\22D5 is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Same visual result
All four methods produce the glyph: ⋕. Unicode U+22D5 in the Mathematical Operators block (U+2200–U+22FF).
Use Cases
The Equal Parallel To (⋕) commonly appears in:
Denote lines or segments that are equal in length and parallel.
Textbooks, courses, and worksheets on Euclidean geometry.
Vector and line relations in technical documentation.
Diagrams and specs with formal geometric notation.
Papers publishing correct operator symbols in HTML.
Math and geometry entity reference pages.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
⋕for readable geometry markup (U+22D5) - Use
∥(∥) only when parallel alone is meant - Use math-friendly fonts for clear ⋕ rendering
- Serve pages with UTF-8 (
<meta charset="utf-8">) - Add context when the symbol carries semantic meaning
Don’t
- Confuse ⋕ (equal and parallel) with ∥ (parallel only)
- Use ⋕ when simple equality (=) is sufficient
- Put CSS escape
\22D5in HTML text nodes - Assume all fonts distinguish ⋕ and ∥ clearly
- Mix entity styles randomly in one file
Key Takeaways
Three HTML references plus CSS all render ⋕
⋕ ⋕ ⋕For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\22D5Unicode U+22D5 — EQUAL AND PARALLEL TO
⋕ is the standard named entity
Parallel alone is ∥ (∥, U+2225)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⋕ (hex), ⋕ (decimal), ⋕ (named), or \22D5 in CSS content. All produce ⋕.U+22D5 (EQUAL AND PARALLEL TO). Mathematical Operators block (U+2200–U+22FF). Hex 22D5, decimal 8917.⋕ renders ⋕ (U+22D5, equal and parallel to). ∥ renders ∥ (U+2225, parallel only). They are different characters with different meanings.⋕, ⋕, or ⋕) go directly in markup. The CSS escape \22D5 is used in stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements. Same visual result, different layers of the stack.Explore More HTML Entities!
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