Equals with Asterisk ⩮

⩮ (U+2A6E) 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 with Asterisk is part of the Symbols family (block: Supplemental 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: Equals with Asterisk (U+2A6E) is a symbol in the Supplemental Mathematical Operators block. It carries a special mark that marks a unique relation in math. This symbol appears in formulas and in user interfaces as a visual cue. It signals a particular type of equality or comparison that differs from a plain equals sign. The name and code point help us identify it in textbooks and software. The symbol is part of a family used to show operations in formulas, constraints, and conditions. It helps users distinguish normal equality from a modified or contextual relation. In practice, developers and mathematicians may use it to represent a special rule, a conditional relation, or a designated operation in a calculation. While the exact meaning can vary by context, most readers will recognize it as indicating a distinct or nuanced relation rather than standard equality. This usage aligns with its purpose in common math symbols that indicate operations or comparisons in formulas and interfaces.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2A6E 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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