Symbol· Math & Numbers
∥ Parallel To
U+2225
∥ is the Unicode character “Parallel To” (U+2225, decimal 8741) in the Math & Numbers collection on Free Text Symbols. It pastes as plain text into bios, usernames, messages, docs, and code comments — not as an image sticker. It sits in the Mathematical Operators block and was added in Unicode 1.1.
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SVG image
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Codes for developers
- Unicode
- U+2225
- Decimal
- 8741
- UTF-8
- E2 88 A5
- HTML entity
- ∥
- HTML hex
- ∥
- CSS escape
- \2225
- JavaScript
- \u2225
- URL
- %E2%88%A5
- Unicode block
- Mathematical Operators
- Unicode version
- 1.1
What is Parallel To?
∥ is the Unicode character “Parallel To” (U+2225, decimal 8741) in the Math & Numbers collection on Free Text Symbols. It pastes as plain text into bios, usernames, messages, docs, and code comments — not as an image sticker. It sits in the Mathematical Operators block and was added in Unicode 1.1.
When to use ∥
Use Parallel To when you want a compact Math & Numbers glyph that survives copy-paste across phones and apps. Pair it with other Math & Numbers symbols, or drop it into a fancy-text line for Instagram, Discord, TikTok, or email signatures.
How to copy and paste
Tap the large glyph or the Copy button to put ∥ on your clipboard, then paste with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V. Open the parent Math & Numbers page for more related characters, or the guide for PNG download tips.
Related Math & Numbers symbols
FAQ
Parallel To FAQ
Short answers about copying ∥ (Parallel To).
How do I copy Parallel To (∥)?
Click the large ∥ glyph or the Copy button on this page. The character is copied as Unicode text you can paste into any app that accepts plain text.
What is the Unicode code for Parallel To?
Parallel To is U+2225 (decimal 8741, UTF-8 E2 88 A5). HTML entity: ∥. HTML hex: ∥. CSS escape: \2225.
Where can I paste ∥?
Paste Parallel To into social bios, usernames, chat apps, documents, and websites. It is free Unicode text from the Math & Numbers set on Free Text Symbols.
How do I download Parallel To (∥) as a PNG?
Use the PNG image panel on this page. Choose a size from 64 to 1024 pixels and a transparent or solid background, then press Download PNG. The file is created in your browser.
How do I download or copy Parallel To (∥) as an SVG?
Use the SVG image panel on this page. Choose a size from 64 to 1024 pixels and a transparent or solid background, then press Download SVG or Copy SVG. The file and the markup are created in your browser.