Neither Greater-Than nor Equal To ≱

≱ (U+2271) 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: Neither Greater-Than nor 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 NEITHER GREATER-THAN NOR EQUAL TO (U+2271) is listed in the Mathematical Operators block. It is used to show that one value is not related by being greater than or equal to another. In formulas, this sign helps describe a relation where the first item does not exceed the second in a simple, readable form. In user interfaces, it may appear in options or comparisons where a condition is true for some cases but not for others. This usage aligns with the idea that common math symbols indicate operations or comparisons in formulas and user interfaces, making it easier for people to grasp the intended logic quickly. The character is supported in many fonts and encoding systems, which helps it render consistently across platforms. When readers see this symbol, they know that a greater-than-or-equal-to relation does not hold. It can be helpful in documenting rules or constraints where a simple binary relation is not satisfied. Overall, the symbol serves as a precise, compact way to express a specific logical condition in math and UI contexts.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2271 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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