HTML Entity for Star Equals (≛)

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Updated: Sep 2026
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Unicode U+225B
HTML Entity for star equals (U+225B) tutorial illustration
Definition

What Is Star Equals?

Star equals (≛) is the Unicode character at U+225B in Mathematical Operators. Official name: STAR EQUALS — an equals sign with a small star above it, used for specialized equality notation.

Remember
Character     ≛
Unicode       U+225B
Named entity  (none)
Hex entity    ≛
Decimal       ≛
CSS escape    \225B
Not the same  = · ★ · ⋆

Prefer ≛ or ≛ in HTML markup. You can also type ≛ in UTF-8. For ordinary equality, use =; for a filled star, use ★ (★).

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

FormCodeWhere it goes
Named entityNoneUse numeric or type the character
Direct character≛HTML text (UTF-8)
Hex entity≛HTML markup (preferred)
Decimal entity≛HTML markup
CSS escape\225BStylesheet content
Equals sign (related)= (U+003D)Type directly — no entity needed

When to Use Which

SituationUse
Star equals (math)≛ or type ≛
Ordinary equality= (U+003D)
Filled five-pointed star★ (★)
Star operator (math)⋆ (☆)
Generated text via ::before / ::aftercontent: "\225B"
See it

Live Preview

Star equals rendered alone and next to related symbols.

Large glyph ≛
Notation A ≛ B
Compared ≛  |  =  |  ★
Hint Compare: Star equals ≛ | Equals = | Star ★
With entities Hex: ≛ | Decimal: ≛
Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows the symbol with hex, decimal, CSS escape, and a typed character. Use View Output or open the live editor.

Hex + Decimal + CSS + Typed

Four ways to produce ≛, plus a short notation example. No named entity exists.

html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Star Equals (≛)</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\225B";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x225B;</p>
  <p>Using HTML Code: &#8795;</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p>Typed directly: ≛</p>
  <p>Notation: A &#x225B; B</p>
</body>
</html>
Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: U+225B → &#x225B; in HTML. Preferred numeric form when you need an entity.

2. Decimal: same code point as 8795 → &#8795;. Same glyph as hex.

3. CSS: use \225B in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ≛ after the paragraph text.

4. Typed / notation: paste ≛ in UTF-8, or write A &#x225B; B for a short math label.

5. No named entity: HTML5 does not define a name for U+225B — use numeric references or type the character.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with U+225B.

vs =

Not an ordinary equals sign

ASCII = (U+003D) is everyday equality. U+225B is a specialized math symbol with a star above the bar.

vs ★

Not a standalone star

★ (&starf;) is a filled star for ratings and UI. ≛ is an equals relation, not a decorative star.

Named

No named HTML entity

There is no &stareq; (or similar) for U+225B. Use &#x225B; or &#8795;.

Fonts

Needs math symbol coverage

Some UI fonts omit Mathematical Operators. Prefer a stack that includes a math or symbols font if the glyph must always show.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\225B belongs in CSS strings. &#x225B; / &#8795; belong in HTML.

A11y

Name the relation in context

Screen readers may announce this unevenly. Prefer nearby plain-language text such as “star equals” when the operator carries meaning.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Star equals (U+225B) and its entity forms (&#x225B;, &#8795;, CSS \\225B) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Visible glyphs depend on Mathematical Operators font coverage.

✓ Universal support

Star Equals (&#x225B;)

Encode with hex, decimal, CSS escape, or type the character — same code point everywhere encoding is supported.

100% Browser coverage
Google Chrome Supported
Yes
Microsoft Edge Supported
Yes
Mozilla Firefox Supported
Yes
Apple Safari Supported
Yes
Opera Supported
Yes
Internet Explorer All versions
Yes
U+225B / entities Full support

Bottom line: Prefer &#x225B; or &#8795; in HTML. Use \\225B only inside CSS content. There is no named entity.

Remember

Key Takeaways

  • Unicode: star equals is U+225B (decimal 8795) — glyph ≛.
  • HTML: no named entity — use &#x225B; / &#8795; / type ≛.
  • CSS: use \225B inside content for generated text.
  • Meaning: ≛ is equals-with-star — not =, not ★ (&starf;).

One line: U+225B → &#x225B; / &#8795; / CSS \225B (no named entity).

Frequently Asked Questions

Use &#x225B; (hex), &#8795; (decimal), type ≛ directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \225B in content. There is no named HTML entity.
U+225B (STAR EQUALS). Hex 225B, decimal 8795. It belongs to Mathematical Operators (U+2200–U+22FF).
No. Use numeric references &#x225B; or &#8795;, or type ≛ in UTF-8.
No. ≛ is U+225B (star equals — an equals sign with a star above). = is U+003D. ★ is U+2605 (&starf;).
Use it for specialized mathematical equality notation that needs a star above the equals sign — not as a substitute for ordinary = or a decorative ★.
HTML entities (&#8795; or &#x225B;) go in markup. The CSS escape \225B goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).

Did you know?

Star equals is Unicode U+225B (decimal 8795) — glyph ≛ in Mathematical Operators (U+2200–U+22FF). Official name: STAR EQUALS (equals sign with a star above). HTML5 has no named entity — use &#x225B; or &#8795;. Do not confuse with equals sign U+003D (=) or black star U+2605 (&starf;, ★).

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