Subscript equals (₌) is the Unicode character at U+208C in the Superscripts and Subscripts block. Official name: SUBSCRIPT EQUALS SIGN. It is a dedicated subscript form of = for math, chemistry, and plain-text notation.
Remember
Character ₌
Unicode U+208C
Hex entity ₌
Decimal ₌
CSS escape \208C
Named entity (none)
Not the same = · <sub>=</sub> · ⁼
Prefer ₌ or ₌ in HTML markup. You can also type ₌ in UTF-8. There is no named entity.
Using Hex Code: ₌
Using HTML Code: ₌
Using CSS Entity: ₌
Typed directly: ₌
Example: x₌y
How It Works
1. Hex:U+208C → ₌ in HTML. The browser turns it into ₌.
2. Decimal: same code point as 8332 → ₌. Same result as hex.
3. CSS: use \208C in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ₌ after the paragraph text.
4. Typed / example: paste ₌ in UTF-8, or write x₌y for a short subscript-style relation.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with Subscript Equals.
Named?
No named entity
HTML5 does not define a named entity for U+208C. Use ₌ or ₌.
=
Not ordinary equals
Typing = is U+003D. Prefer U+208C only when a true subscript glyph is required.
<sub>
Entity vs <sub>
<sub>=</sub> styles a normal equals as subscript. ₌ is a fixed Unicode character — pick one approach per context.
⁼
Not superscript equals
Superscript equals is U+207C (⁼). Subscript equals is U+208C.
Fonts
Subscript font coverage
Some UI fonts omit Superscripts and Subscripts. Prefer a font that includes this block for display.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\208C belongs in CSS strings. ₌ / ₌ belong in HTML.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Subscript equals (U+208C) and its entity forms (₌, ₌, CSS \\208C) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Visible glyphs depend on font coverage for Superscripts and Subscripts.
✓ Universal support
Subscript Equals (₌)
Encode with 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+208C / entitiesFull support
Bottom line: Prefer ₌ or ₌ in HTML. Use \\208C only inside CSS content. There is no named entity.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: this mark is U+208C (decimal 8332) — glyph ₌.
HTML: use ₌ or ₌ — no named entity; typing ₌ also works.
CSS: use \208C inside content for generated text.
Meaning:₌ = subscript equals — not =, not ⁼, not the same as <sub>=</sub>.
One line:U+208C → ₌ / ₌ / CSS \208C.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use ₌ (hex), ₌ (decimal), type ₌ directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \208C in content. There is no named HTML entity for U+208C.
U+208C (SUBSCRIPT EQUALS SIGN). Hex 208C, decimal 8332. It belongs to Superscripts and Subscripts (U+2070–U+209F).
No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for this character. Use numeric forms ₌ or ₌.
Use it when you need a true subscript equals glyph in plain text (e.g. chemical or math-style notation). Prefer = for normal equality, <sub>=</sub> when HTML structure is enough, and U+207C for superscript equals.
HTML entities (₌ or ₌) go in markup. The CSS escape \208C goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).
No. ₌ is a dedicated Unicode subscript character (U+208C). = is the normal equals sign (U+003D). <sub>=</sub> styles a normal = as subscript via HTML markup — different approach, often more accessible for screen readers.
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Subscript equals (₌) is Unicode U+208C (decimal 8332) — SUBSCRIPT EQUALS SIGN in the Superscripts and Subscripts block (U+2070–U+209F). HTML5 has no named entity — use ₌ or ₌. The raised counterpart is superscript equals (U+207C). For ordinary equals, type = (U+003D).
