∥

Parallel To Symbol ∥

∥ is PARALLEL TO (U+2225) in the Mathematical Operators block.

U+2225 · PARALLEL TO

How to type ∥

Word (Windows)2225 → Alt + XType the code, then press Alt + X.
MacEdit › Emoji & Symbols (Control + Command + Space), then searchSearch for “parallel to”.
iPhone / AndroidCopy it from this page and paste. Most phone keyboards do not have it.

∥ Unicode and HTML codes

Unicode namePARALLEL TO
Code pointU+2225
Unicode blockMathematical Operators
HTML entity∥
HTML numeric∥
CSScontent: "\2225";
JavaScript"\u2225"
Python"\u2225" · "\N{PARALLEL TO}"
UTF-8 bytesE2 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.