Parallel in LaTeX

The LaTeX command for parallel (∥) is \parallel.

\parallel

Relations · Unicode ∥ (U+2225) · no package needed

How to type Parallel

Write \parallel 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

$a \parallel b$

a \parallel b

Prefer to see it live? Paste it into the LaTeX preview and it renders as you type — no compiler, no signup.

Related Relations symbols

=\neq<>\leq\geq\leqslant\geqslant\ll\gg\equiv\sim\simeq\approx

Search all 380+ LaTeX symbols →

FAQ

How do you write parallel (∥) in LaTeX?

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

Which package provides \parallel?

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

loading tool…