Equals Sign and Slanted Parallel ⧣

⧣ (U+29E3) 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: Equals Sign and Slanted Parallel is part of the Symbols family (block: Miscellaneous Mathematical Symbols-B). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: Character U+29E3 is named EQUALS SIGN AND SLANTED PARALLEL. It belongs to the Miscellaneous Mathematical Symbols-B block and uses the Common script. In practice, it appears in math notation and digital interfaces as a symbol to represent a relation between items. The usage note for this character describes it as a common math symbol that indicates operations or comparisons in formulas and user interfaces. This means it can mark equivalence, ordering, or a specific relation between elements within an expression or control in software. Its presence in both printed formulas and on screens reflects a need for a compact, clear sign to show how two sides of an equation relate. Because it is categorized with other mathematical symbols, it fits into standard fonts and typography used for math and technical writing. When developers or educators present formulas, they may rely on this symbol to convey a precise relation without spelling it out in words. In short, this character functions as a concise indicator of equality or related comparison in math contexts and UI strings.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+29E3 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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