Succeeds or Equal To ≽

≽ (U+227D) 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: Succeeds or 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: SUCCEEDS OR EQUAL TO is a mathematical symbol used to show that one quantity is at least as large as another. The symbol is identified by the code point U+227D and sits in the Mathematical Operators block. It is a common tool in formulas and user interfaces to express a relationship of preference or bound where one side may be equal to or greater than the other. In practice, the symbol helps readers understand that an option, threshold, or result can meet a minimum requirement or exceed it while allowing equality. The SUCCEEDS OR EQUAL TO sign is part of a family of comparison operators that readers encounter in math texts and software menus. It supports clear communication in equations, tables, and dynamic displays where precise ordering matters. Because it is widely used in both paper and digital formats, it remains a standard choice for indicating inclusive comparison. Its presence in the Common block reflects its general and recurring role in everyday math tasks and user-facing calculations.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+227D 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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