Apl Functional Symbol Quad Equal ⌸
⌸ (U+2338) 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: Apl Functional Symbol Quad Equal is part of the Symbols family (block: Miscellaneous Technical). 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 is the APL Functional Symbol Quad Equal. Its codepoint hex is 2338 and its Unicode name is U+2338. It belongs to the Miscellaneous Technical block. This character is used as a utility in APL and related math coding. It appears in formulas and user interfaces to show a comparison or an operation. The usage notes call it a common math symbol. It helps to indicate that two items are equal in a specific layout or operation context. In practice, designers and developers place it where a result or a relation is computed or checked. The symbol can appear in keyboards, fonts, and software that support APL or technical notation. Its role is mostly functional, not decorative. It supports clear, compact notation for users who work with formulas, calculations, or data displays. When seen, it signals a defined operation or a comparison step within a formula or interface. This helps users understand the flow of a calculation at a glance.
Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2338 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.
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Technical details
- Codepoint:
U+2338 - General Category:
So - Age:
1.1 - Bidi Class:
L - Block:
Miscellaneous Technical - Script:
Common - UTF-8:
E2 8C B8 - UTF-16:
2338 - UTF-32:
00002338 - HTML dec:
⌸ - HTML hex:
⌸ - JS escape:
\u2338 - Python \N{}:
\N{APL FUNCTIONAL SYMBOL QUAD EQUAL} - Python \u:
\u2338 - Python \U:
\U00002338 - URL-encoded:
%E2%8C%B8 - CSS escape:
\2338
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+2338 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.