Not Greater-Than ≯

≯ (U+226F) 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: Not Greater-Than 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 history and use of the NOT GREATER-THAN symbol is tied to mathematics and digital interfaces. The symbol, U+226F, is designed to show a value is not greater than another. In formulas, it helps state limits and comparisons clearly. In user interfaces, it marks constraints and rules for inputs and results. The symbol fits with other comparison signs and follows the same simple, left‑to‑right reading pattern. It appears in textbooks and on screens where quick decisions matter. Designers place it where a user needs to compare two quantities at a glance. It replaces longer phrases like “not greater than” to save space. When used correctly, it reduces ambiguity in rules and error messages. The symbol is part of the Mathematical Operators block and is recognized across many languages and tools. In practice, it supports clear math notation and consistent UI behavior. Overall, NOT GREATER-THAN communicates a bound or limit and helps users understand allowable values in formulas and forms.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+226F 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.

Related references: browse the Categories for similar characters. When choosing a symbol, prefer the official codepoint for semantic clarity and better compatibility with search, copy, and accessibility tooling.

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