Equals Sign

A symbol from the Math Symbols collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.

Symbol: =
Unicode: U+003D
HTML entity: =
Category: Math Symbols

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About the equals sign symbol

Recognized as the Equals Sign, this symbol represents the concept of total equivalence or identity between two values. In spoken English, it is typically read as "equals" or "is equal to." Belonging to the Common script within the Basic Latin block, it serves as a foundational component of modern notation systems.

Most commonly found in mathematical equations to link a problem with its solution, this character is also essential in computer programming. In coding, it often represents an assignment operator used to define variables or check for equality between data points. Beyond technical fields, users frequently employ the sign in social media posts and brief notes as a shorthand for terms like "means" or "results in" to save space.

How to type Equals Sign

Native keyboard shortcuts for each operating system — derived from the codepoint, so the steps below are always accurate.

Windows

2 options

Hold Alt and type 0061 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt.
Or, in Word: type 003D then press Alt + X.

Numeric keypad required (laptops: enable Num Lock or use Fn).

macOS

2 options

Enable “Unicode Hex Input” in System Settings → Keyboard, then hold Option and type 003D.
Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.