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Unicode Character
≡
Unicode Hex
U+2261
HTML Entity
≡
Decimal Code
8801
About the Identical To Symbol
Last reviewed on October 1, 2026
The identical-to symbol ≡ (triple bar) means “identically equal” or “defined as”, and in number theory marks congruence: 17 ≡ 2 (mod 5).
Where ≡ is used
Modular arithmetic congruence (a ≡ b mod n).
Identities that hold for every value (sin²x + cos²x ≡ 1).
Logical equivalence and definitions.
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How to Type the Identical To Symbol
Windows: Hold Alt and type 240 on the numeric keypad, or type 2261 then press Alt+X in Word
Mac: Press Ctrl+Cmd+Space to open the Character Viewer and search for “identical to”
Microsoft Word: Type 2261 then press Alt+X to convert it into ≡
LaTeX:\equiv in math mode
HTML: Use the entity ≡ or the numeric code ≡
Phone & tablet: Copying ≡ from this page is fastest — see our mobile typing guide for keyboard tricks
Identical To Symbol Code for HTML, CSS & JavaScript
HTML: ≡
CSS: content: '\2261';
JavaScript: '\u2261'
Unicode: U+2261
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I type the identical to symbol ≡ on Windows?
Hold Alt and type 240 on the numeric keypad, or type 2261 then press Alt+X in Word. You can also copy ≡ straight from this page — it pastes into any app.
How do I type ≡ on a Mac?
Press Ctrl+Cmd+Space to open the Character Viewer and search for “identical to”.
What is the Unicode and HTML code for the identical to symbol?
The identical to symbol is Unicode code point U+2261. In HTML, use ≡ or the numeric reference ≡.