HTML Entity for Superscript Equals (⁼)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Superscript Equals symbol (⁼) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+207C (SUPERSCRIPT EQUALS SIGN) in the Superscripts and Subscripts block (U+2070–U+209F)—used for superscript equality in math, chemistry, and typography.
Render it with ⁼, ⁼, or CSS escape \207C. There is no named HTML entity. Do not confuse ⁼ with ₌ (subscript equals, ₌) or a regular equals sign with CSS vertical-align: super.
⚡ Quick Reference — Superscript Equals
U+207CSuperscripts and Subscripts
⁼Hexadecimal reference
⁼Decimal reference
—Use numeric codes only
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+207C
Hex code ⁼
HTML code ⁼
Named entity (none)
CSS code \207C
Block Superscripts and Subscripts (U+2070–U+209F)
Related U+208C = Subscript Equals (₌)Complete HTML Example
This example demonstrates the Superscript Equals symbol (⁼) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape (no named entity):
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\207C";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Superscript Equals using Hexadecimal: ⁼</p>
<p>Superscript Equals using HTML Code: ⁼</p>
<p id="point">Superscript Equals using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Superscript Equals entity is universally supported in all modern browsers:
👀 Live Preview
See the Superscript Equals symbol (⁼) rendered in different contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
⁼ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 207C to display the symbol. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
⁼ uses the decimal Unicode value 8316 to display the same character. This is one of the most commonly used methods.
CSS Entity
\207C 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+207C in the Superscripts and Subscripts block (U+2070–U+209F). No named entity.
Use Cases
The Superscript Equals symbol (⁼) commonly appears in:
Equations with superscript equality notation.
Molecular notation and scientific documentation.
Research papers and scholarly articles.
Technical documentation and math web apps.
Footnotes, citations, and editorial design.
Online courses and science tutorials.
Bibliographies and reference materials.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
⁼or⁼for the dedicated superscript glyph - Pick one style (hex or decimal) per project for consistency
- Add
aria-labelfor standalone symbols in math content - Test rendering across browsers and fonts
- Distinguish ⁼ from ₌ (subscript equals)
Don’t
- Confuse ⁼ (superscript equals) with ₌ (subscript equals)
- Put CSS escape
\207Cdirectly in HTML text nodes - Expect a named HTML entity for U+207C—use numeric references
- Use HTML entities in JS (use
\u207Cinstead) - Assume all fonts render ⁼ clearly at small sizes
Key Takeaways
Two HTML references both render ⁼
⁼ ⁼For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\207CUnicode U+207C — SUPERSCRIPT EQUALS SIGN
No named entity—use numeric references or CSS escape
Subscript counterpart: ₌ (subscript equals, U+208C)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⁼ (hex), ⁼ (decimal), or \207C in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity. All three produce ⁼.U+207C (SUPERSCRIPT EQUALS SIGN). Superscripts and Subscripts block (U+2070–U+209F). Hex 207C, decimal 8316.⁼ or ⁼) go directly in markup. The CSS escape \207C 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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