= Equals Sign
U+003D
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ℹ️ About
The Equals Sign (U+003D) is a central character in the Basic Latin Unicode block. It is technically classified as a Mathematical Symbol (Sm). In programming, it is primarily used as an assignment operator (e.g., x = 5) or part of equality comparisons (e.g., ==). It has been a standard part of Unicode since version 1.1 and is essential for mathematical notation across all digital platforms.
⚠️ Note: Do not confuse with ≡ (Identical To U+2261) or ≈ (Almost Equal To U+2248).
⚡ Codes
HTML
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CSS
\003D
Python
\u003D
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