Copy from this page
- Select Copy ≈.
- Paste it into your document, message, or code.
Keyboard guide
How to Type the Approximately Symbol (≈)
The quickest universal method is to copy ≈. Platform shortcuts vary, so each method below is labeled by how it was verified.
≈Almost Equal To
U+2248π ≈ 3.14Code reference
Copy ≈ in the format you need
Unicode
U+2248HTML decimal
≈HTML hexadecimal
≈HTML named
≈CSS
\2248JavaScript
\u2248LaTeX
\approxCharacter names and code points checked against The Unicode Consortium. Last verified 2026-08-12.
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The safe universal method
Copying the Unicode character preserves the same U+2248 code point across modern browsers, documents, messages, and source code.
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Why Alt codes can be unreliable
Legacy Alt-code behavior depends on the app, keyboard layout, and numeric keypad. Word’s 2248 then Alt+X conversion is the clearer documented Windows method.
Verified methods
Ways to insert ≈
Unicode conversion
- Type 2248.
- Press Alt+X immediately after the code.
This shortcut is specific to Microsoft Word and compatible Office apps.
Source: Microsoft SupportCharacter Map
- Open Character Map.
- Find “Almost Equal To,” then select and copy ≈.
Character Viewer
- Press Control+Command+Space.
- Search “almost equal,” then insert ≈.
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