Equal to or Greater-Than ⋝

⋝ (U+22DD) 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: Equal to or 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 symbol EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN, found in the Mathematical Operators block, is used to show a relationship where one value is at least as large as another. In math, it helps express comparisons in formulas and proofs. In everyday work, programmers and data users see it in formulas, dashboards, and calculators when values must meet a minimum. Its history is tied to the long study of inequality signs, which evolved to make clear statements about order and magnitude. The symbol stands for a rule: if a quantity A is greater than or equal to B, A can cover or exceed B in computations. It appears in educational materials to teach how to compare numbers, variables, and expressions. In written work, it helps keep equations compact by combining equality with a threshold. When people type formulas, the symbol often appears alongside variables, functions, and units. It is part of standard Unicode, so it travels across languages and tools. As a result, users rely on it to convey safe, clear comparisons in notes, code, and reports.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+22DD 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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