Greater-Than but Not Equal To ≩

≩ (U+2269) is a standard Unicode character that you can copy and paste anywhere text is accepted. This page provides a concise reference with safe tips, internal links, and practical guidance so you can use it reliably across apps and platforms.

What it is and where it’s used: Greater-Than but Not Equal To is part of the Symbols family (block: Mathematical Operators). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: The symbol GREATER-THAN BUT NOT EQUAL TO, code point U+2269, belongs to the Mathematical Operators block. It is used to show a comparison where one value is larger than another but not equal. In math, this helps express conditions and inequalities clearly. In formulas, you may see it used to set a rule or a boundary that must not be exceeded in a calculation. In user interfaces, the symbol can appear in forms of prompts, validation messages, or filter options where a value must be greater than a threshold without becoming equal. This supports precise decision making in data entry and rule checking. The symbol is part of a family of common math symbols that indicate operations or comparisons. Its role is straightforward: it marks a strict greater-than relation with a not-equal caveat. When people read expressions containing it, they expect a strict comparison result. The character helps users understand where a value must exceed another value. Overall, it serves as a clear indicator in both mathematics and practical interfaces.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2269 in many development tools or editors. Some operating systems provide a character viewer or input palette that lets you search by name or code and insert the glyph into documents.

Display and fallback: if you see an empty box (tofu) or a placeholder rectangle, the active font might not include this codepoint. Switching to a font with broader Unicode coverage or using a fallback font usually fixes the issue. On the web, ensure the page’s font stack includes a general‑purpose fallback.

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