Subscript Equals Sign ₌

₌ (U+208C) is a standard Unicode character that you can copy and paste anywhere text is accepted. This page provides a concise reference with safe tips, internal links, and practical guidance so you can use it reliably across apps and platforms.

What it is and where it’s used: Subscript Equals Sign is part of the Symbols family (block: Superscripts and Subscripts). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: SUBSCRIPT EQUALS SIGN is a character in the Unicode block for Subscripts and Subscripts. It has the code point U+208C. This symbol shows an equal sign lowered below the baseline. It appears in math and in user interfaces where a value is linked to a subscript. In practice, it helps indicate a relationship or a specific indexed element without changing the main line of text. The symbol is part of a broader set for subscripts and superscripts. It was added to Unicode to support clear notation in technical text and formula writing. History and usage work together to make it easier to convey indexed or chemically related information in digital documents. Usage atoms state that common math symbols indicate operations or comparisons in formulas and user interfaces. This means the symbol helps readers see subscripted equality in formulas, arrays, or labels. In everyday use, it remains a small and precise mark for technical writing. It does not carry color or style changes by itself, only a lower placement of the sign. Users apply it when subscripted equality fits the context.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+208C in many development tools or editors. Some operating systems provide a character viewer or input palette that lets you search by name or code and insert the glyph into documents.

Display and fallback: if you see an empty box (tofu) or a placeholder rectangle, the active font might not include this codepoint. Switching to a font with broader Unicode coverage or using a fallback font usually fixes the issue. On the web, ensure the page’s font stack includes a general‑purpose fallback.

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