Questioned Equal To ≟
≟ (U+225F) 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: Questioned Equal To is part of the Symbols family (block: Mathematical Operators). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.
History & usage: The symbol QUESTIONED EQUAL TO has the codepoint U+225F and belongs to the Mathematical Operators block. Its script is listed as Common. Usage notes describe how question marks commonly introduce help, FAQ, or indicate unknown status in text. They show that a question mark often signals a need for information or clarification. In math and interfaces, common symbols indicate operations or comparisons used in formulas and in user interfaces. The combination of these ideas places the QUESTIONED EQUAL TO among symbols that mark uncertain or questioned equality in formal and informal settings. This helps users see when a relationship is not fixed or when a value is under review. The context for this symbol arises in documents and tools where readers expect guidance, answers, or choices. The overall use emphasizes highlighting questions, contrasts, or unresolved aspects alongside standard equations. The design aims for clarity, so readers understand when a statement may require verification or further input. These features make the symbol part of everyday math notation and help text, especially in guides and help screens.
Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+225F 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.
Related references: browse the Categories for similar characters. When choosing a symbol, prefer the official codepoint for semantic clarity and better compatibility with search, copy, and accessibility tooling.
See our category page for related symbols.
Technical details
- Codepoint:
U+225F - General Category:
Sm - Age:
1.1 - Bidi Class:
ON - Block:
Mathematical Operators - Script:
Common - UTF-8:
E2 89 9F - UTF-16:
225F - UTF-32:
0000225F - HTML dec:
≟ - HTML hex:
≟ - JS escape:
\u225F - Python \N{}:
\N{QUESTIONED EQUAL TO} - Python \u:
\u225F - Python \U:
\U0000225F - URL-encoded:
%E2%89%9F - CSS escape:
\225F
How to type / insert
Fast copy: click the Copy button near the top of this page.
By codepoint: in many editors and IDEs, you can insert via the Unicode code U+225F or a built‑in character picker.
HTML: use the numeric entity ≟ (hex) or ≟ (decimal) when an HTML entity is needed.
Compatibility & troubleshooting
Font support: if the symbol does not render, the current font likely lacks this codepoint. Choose a font with broad Unicode coverage or allow a fallback font.
Web pages: ensure your CSS font stack includes a general fallback; avoid relying on images for common symbols to preserve accessibility and copyability.