U+2225 "∥" Parallel To Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
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U+2225 "∥" Parallel To is a typographical symbol used primarily in mathematics and geometry to denote that two lines, planes, or geometric objects are parallel to each other, as in the notation AB ∥ CD. It is distinct from the double vertical line used in computer programming or logic, and it can also appear in set theory or physics to indicate certain parallel relationships or comparisons. This character occupies its own code point in the Unicode standard to ensure consistent representation across digital text, avoiding confusion with similar looking symbols like the double vertical bar or the norm sign.
General Properties
| Code Point | U+2225 |
| Version Added | 1.1 |
| Name | Parallel To |
| Block | Mathematical Operators |
| General Category | Math Symbol |
| Canonical Combining Class | Not Reordered |
| Bidirectional Class | Other Neutral |
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding | ∥ |
| HTML Hex Encoding | ∥ |
| UTF-8 Encoding | 0xE2 0x88 0xA5 |
| UTF-16 Encoding | 0x2225 |
| UTF-32 Encoding | 0x00002225 |
| C/C++/Java Escape | \u2225 |