Math

How to type Approximately equal (≈)

Copy the character, or use the shortcut that matches your keyboard and app.

Windows

Hold Alt and type 247 on the numeric keypad.

Mac

Character Viewer → almost

Microsoft Word

Type 2248 then Alt + X

Google Docs

Insert → Special characters → approximately

How to insert it

Copy

Click the keycap, then paste with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V.

Alt code

Num Lock on, hold Alt, type 247, release Alt.

Code

Use the Unicode, HTML, CSS, or JS value below in documents and stylesheets.

Unicode
U+2248
HTML decimal
≈
HTML hex
≈
CSS
\2248
JavaScript
\u{2248}
Alt code
Alt + 247

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