Equal in LaTeX

The LaTeX command for equal (=) is =.

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Relations · Unicode = (U+003D) · no package needed

How to type Equal

Write = inside math mode — that is, between $…$ for inline math or in a \[ … \] / equation block for display math. It is part of core LaTeX math, so no extra package is required.

Example

$a = b$

a = b

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FAQ

How do you write equal (=) in LaTeX?

Use = in math mode — it needs no extra package. For example, $a = b$.

Which package provides =?

None — = is built into LaTeX's math mode, so no extra package is required.

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