What is the Unicode code point for the parallel symbol?

The parallel sign is U+2225 in the Unicode standard, used in geometry to denote that two lines or planes are parallel.

What is the HTML entity for the parallel symbol?

Use &parallel; or the numeric entity ∥ in HTML. Both render as ∥.

How do I type the parallel symbol in LaTeX?

Use \parallel inside math mode, for example $AB \parallel CD$, which renders as AB ∥ CD.

How do I type the parallel symbol on a Mac?

Open the Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space, search "parallel to", then double-click the symbol to insert it. There is no direct Option key shortcut for this character.

How do I type the parallel symbol on Windows?

In Microsoft Word, type 2225 then press Alt+X to convert it to ∥. Outside Word, use the Character Map app or copy the symbol from a page like this one.

Is the parallel symbol the same as the double vertical bar used for norms?

They look similar but are different characters. ∥ (U+2225, \parallel) denotes parallel lines in geometry, while ‖ (U+2016, \Vert) is the double vertical line used for norms and absolute value in linear algebra.

Parallel Symbol

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Copy the parallel symbol (∥) and find the exact Unicode value, HTML entity, LaTeX command, or keyboard shortcut for your platform.

Parallel Symbol

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Formats

Character ∥

Unicode U+2225

HTML entity &parallel;

HTML decimal ∥

LaTeX \parallel

CSS escape \2225

JS / JSON escape ∥

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Keyboard Shortcuts

System	Shortcut	Notes
Windows (Word)		Type 2225 then press Alt+X to convert it.
Windows (general)		No plain Alt code exists; use Character Map or copy the symbol above.
Mac		Opens Character Viewer; search "parallel to" and double-click to insert.
Linux (GTK)		Type the hex code, then press Enter or Space.
LaTeX		Use inside math mode, for example $AB \parallel CD$.

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Enter two line or plane names to build a ready-to-paste parallel statement.

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Copy the parallel symbol (∥) and find the exact Unicode value, HTML entity, LaTeX command, or keyboard shortcut for your platform.

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Use cases

Write geometry statements such as line AB ∥ line CD.
Insert the parallel symbol into a LaTeX document with \parallel.
Show a parallel relation in a spec sheet or slide instead of typing "is parallel to".
Add the symbol to code, CSS content, or HTML without breaking encoding.
Learn the keyboard shortcut so you never need to look it up again.
Copy the correct HTML entity for a web page instead of pasting a raw Unicode character.

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Last updated: 2026-07-22 · Reviewed by Nham Vu