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- Select Copy ≈.
- Paste it into your document, message, or code.
Microsoft Word
Insert the Approximately Symbol in Word
In Word for Windows, type 2248 and press Alt+X. You can also paste ≈ or use Insert > Symbol.
≈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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Word Unicode shortcut
Place the cursor where you need the symbol, type 2248, then press Alt+X. Word converts the code to ≈. Press Alt+X again to reveal the code.
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When to use ≈
Use ≈ when rounding, estimating, or reporting a value within an accepted tolerance. Use = only when both sides are exactly equal.
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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