Dot symbols / Math dots / Approaches The Limit
U+2250 · Mathematical Operators
Approaches The Limit ≐
Approaches the limit: an equals sign with a dot on top. It's used in math to mean 'is defined as' or 'approaches'.
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- In Microsoft Word or WordPad, type 2250 then press Alt + X.
- Press Win + . to open the emoji panel, go to Symbols (Ω), and search or scroll.
- Press Ctrl + Cmd + Space, search "approaches the limit", and double-click it.
- Copy it from this page once, then save it under Settings → General → Keyboard → Text Replacement (for example, type bbb to get it).
- Copy it once, then add it to your Gboard clipboard or Personal dictionary as a shortcut.
- Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 2250, then press Enter (GTK/IBus apps).
- Insert → Symbol → More Symbols. Set "from" to Unicode (hex) and enter 2250.
- Or type 2250 and press Alt + X.
- Insert → Special characters, then search "approaches the limit" or paste U+2250 into the search box.
- HTML:
≐ - CSS:
content: "\2250"; - JavaScript:
"\u2250"
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Quick facts
| Symbol | ≐ | |
| Name | Approaches The Limit | |
| Unicode | U+2250 | |
| Unicode name | Approaches The Limit | |
| Block | Mathematical Operators | |
| HTML entity | — | |
| HTML hex | ≐ | |
| HTML decimal | ≐ | |
| CSS | \2250 | |
| JavaScript | \u2250 |
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How do I copy the approaches the limit symbol?
Click the big ≐ at the top of this page and it's copied to your clipboard. Paste it with Ctrl+V (Cmd+V on Mac) or long-press on mobile.
What is the Unicode for ≐?
≐ is U+2250, named "Approaches The Limit". In HTML write ≐; in CSS use "\2250".
Does ≐ work on Instagram and WhatsApp?
Yes. It is a standard text character, so it works in bios, captions, chats and documents, as long as the font has it. Most modern phones show it correctly.