HTML Entity for Star Equals (≛)

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📚 Updated: Jun 2026
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Unicode U+225B
HTML entity for Star Equals (U+225B) — hex, decimal, and CSS tutorial

What You'll Learn

How to display Star Equals (≛) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+225B (STAR EQUALS) in the Mathematical Operators block (U+2200–U+22FF)—a binary operator combining a star with an equals sign, used in algebraic notation.

Render it with ≛, ≛, or CSS \225B. There is no named HTML entity. Do not confuse ≛ with Star Operator ⋆ (U+22C6) or ordinary equals =.

⚡ Quick Reference — Star Equals

Unicode U+225B

Mathematical Operators

Hex Code ≛

Hexadecimal reference

HTML Code ≛

Decimal reference

Named Entity —

Use numeric codes only

Reference Table
Name           Value
────────────   ──────────
Unicode        U+225B
Hex code       ≛
HTML code      ≛
Named entity   (none)
CSS code       \225B
Meaning        Star equals operator
Not the same   U+22C6 = Star Operator (⋆)
               U+003D = Equals sign (=)
Block          Mathematical Operators (U+2200–U+22FF)
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Complete HTML Example

A simple example showing ≛ using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape (no named entity):

html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
 <style>
  #point::after{
   content: "\225B";
  }
 </style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Algebra (hex): a &#x225B; b</p>
<p>Algebra (decimal): x &#8795; y</p>
<p id="point">Algebra (CSS): Notation </p>
</body>
</html>
Try it Yourself

🌐 Browser Support

Star Equals (≛) renders in modern browsers when fonts include Mathematical Operators glyphs:

Chrome1+
Firefox1+
Safari3.1+
Edge12+
Opera4+
Android4.4+
iOS Safari3.2+

👀 Live Preview

See the star equals operator in mathematical contexts:

Single symbol ≛
Algebraic expression a ≛ b
Equation label Star equality ≛ definition
Not the same as ≛ (Star Equals)  |  ⋆ (Star Operator)  |  = (Equals)
Numeric refs &#x225B; &#8795; \225B

🧠 How It Works

1

Hexadecimal Code

&#x225B; references code point U+225B using hex digits 225B.

HTML markup
2

Decimal HTML Code

&#8795; is the decimal equivalent (8795) for the same character.

HTML markup
3

CSS Entity

\225B is the CSS escape for U+225B, used in the content property of pseudo-elements.

CSS stylesheet
=

Same visual result

All three methods produce ≛. Unicode U+225B in Mathematical Operators (U+2200–U+22FF). No named entity.

✅

Use Cases

Star Equals (≛) commonly appears in:

📊 Math expressions

Equations and formulas using star-equality notation in algebra.

🏫 Academic papers

Research articles, proofs, and scholarly mathematical content.

📚 Educational sites

Online courses, textbooks, and tutorials teaching algebra.

🔬 Scientific docs

Technical documentation and reference materials for mathematical notation.

💻 Math software UI

Calculator interfaces and computational tool labels.

📖 Reference guides

Symbol tables and operator cheat sheets for developers.

💡 Best Practices

Do

  • Use &#x225B; or &#8795; in HTML markup
  • Provide context or alt text for screen readers in mathematical content
  • Use math-friendly fonts that support Mathematical Operators
  • Pick hex or decimal style and stay consistent per project
  • Consider MathML or LaTeX for complex equations alongside HTML entities

Don’t

  • Use padded Unicode notation like U+0225B—the correct value is U+225B
  • Use CSS \0225B with a leading zero—prefer \225B
  • Confuse ≛ with Star Operator ⋆ (U+22C6) or plain equals (=)
  • Substitute asterisk-plus-equals (*=) when the proper operator is required
  • Put CSS escape \225B in HTML text nodes

Key Takeaways

1

Three ways to render U+225B in HTML and CSS

&#x225B; &#8795;
2

For CSS stylesheets, use \225B in the content property

3

U+225B — STAR EQUALS (≛)

4

Distinct from Star Operator ⋆ and ordinary equals (=)

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Use &#x225B; (hex), &#8795; (decimal), or \225B in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity. All three render ≛.
U+225B (STAR EQUALS). Mathematical Operators (U+2200–U+22FF). Hex 225B, decimal 8795.
No. ≛ (U+225B) is STAR EQUALS. ⋆ (U+22C6) is STAR OPERATOR. They are separate Mathematical Operators characters with different meanings and glyphs.
For mathematical expressions, algebraic notation, academic papers, scientific documentation, educational materials, and research content that requires the star-equality operator.
≛ denotes a star-equality or star-equivalence relation—a binary operator combining the star operator with equals, used in specialized algebraic notation where star operations are defined.

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