∥
Parallel To Symbol ∥
∥ is PARALLEL TO (U+2225) in the Mathematical Operators block.
How to type ∥
| Word (Windows) | 2225 → Alt + XType the code, then press Alt + X. |
|---|---|
| Mac | Edit › Emoji & Symbols (Control + Command + Space), then searchSearch for “parallel to”. |
| iPhone / Android | Copy it from this page and paste. Most phone keyboards do not have it. |
∥ Unicode and HTML codes
| Unicode name | PARALLEL TO |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+2225 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ∥ |
| HTML numeric | ∥ |
| CSS | content: "\2225"; |
| JavaScript | "\u2225" |
| Python | "\u2225" · "\N{PARALLEL TO}" |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 88 A5 |
Related symbols: Math
FAQ
How do I type ∥ on Windows?
There is no Alt code for it. In Word, type 2225 and press Alt+X, or copy it from this page.
How do I type ∥ on a Mac?
Press Control + Command + Space and search for “parallel to”, or copy it from this page.
What is the HTML code for ∥?
∥ or ∥. In CSS use content: "\2225".
The exact look of a symbol depends on the font and device.