HTML Entity for Subscript Equals (₌)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Subscript Equals symbol (₌) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+208C (SUBSCRIPT EQUALS SIGN) in the Superscripts and Subscripts block (U+2070–U+209F)—used for an equals sign in subscript position.
Render it with ₌, ₌, or CSS escape \208C. There is no named HTML entity. For general subscript text, consider the HTML <sub> element; use ₌ when you need the dedicated Unicode subscript equals glyph.
⚡ Quick Reference — Subscript Equals
U+208CSuperscripts and Subscripts
₌Hexadecimal reference
₌Decimal reference
—Use numeric codes only
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+208C
Hex code ₌
HTML code ₌
Named entity (none)
CSS code \208C
Block Superscripts and Subscripts (U+2070–U+209F)Complete HTML Example
This example demonstrates the Subscript Equals symbol (₌) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape (no named entity):
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\208C";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Subscript Equals using Hexadecimal: ₌</p>
<p>Subscript Equals using HTML Code: ₌</p>
<p id="point">Subscript Equals using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Subscript Equals entity is universally supported in all modern browsers:
👀 Live Preview
See the Subscript Equals symbol (₌) rendered in different contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
₌ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 208C to display the Subscript Equals symbol. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
₌ uses the decimal Unicode value 8332 to display the same character. This is one of the most commonly used methods.
CSS Entity
\208C is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Same visual result
All three methods produce the glyph: ₌. Unicode U+208C in the Superscripts and Subscripts block (U+2070–U+209F). No named entity.
Use Cases
The Subscript Equals symbol (₌) commonly appears in:
Equations and formulas with subscript equality notation.
Scientific notation and molecular formula annotations.
Research papers, lecture notes, and scholarly articles.
Technical documentation and math web applications.
Footnotes, citations, and editorial subscript formatting.
Online courses and tutorials teaching math and science.
Bibliographies and reference materials with subscript markers.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
₌or₌for the dedicated subscript equals glyph - Pick one style (hex or decimal) per project for consistency
- Serve pages with UTF-8 (
<meta charset="utf-8">) - Add
aria-labelwhen the symbol stands alone - Test rendering across browsers and fonts
Don’t
- Confuse ₌ with a regular equals sign (=) in subscript context
- Put CSS escape
\208Cdirectly in HTML text nodes - Assume every font renders ₌ clearly at small sizes
- Expect a named HTML entity for U+208C—use numeric references
- Use HTML entities in JS (use
\u208Cinstead)
Key Takeaways
Two HTML references both render ₌
₌ ₌For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\208CUnicode U+208C — SUBSCRIPT EQUALS SIGN
No named entity—use numeric references or CSS escape
Part of the Superscripts and Subscripts block (U+2070–U+209F)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
₌ (hex), ₌ (decimal), or \208C in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity. All three produce ₌.U+208C (SUBSCRIPT EQUALS SIGN). Superscripts and Subscripts block (U+2070–U+209F). Hex 208C, decimal 8332.₌ or ₌) go directly in markup. The CSS escape \208C 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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