Apl Functional Symbol Quad Greater-Than ⍄

⍄ (U+2344) 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: Apl Functional Symbol Quad Greater-Than is part of the Symbols family (block: Miscellaneous Technical). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: APL FUNCTIONAL SYMBOL QUAD GREATER-THAN has the codepoint U+2344 in the Miscellaneous Technical block. It appears in the Common script. This symbol is part of a set used for mathematical notation. Common math symbols indicate operations or comparisons in formulas and user interfaces. The symbol is used to convey a comparison or operation in formulas. In practice, such symbols help readers understand steps in calculations. The presence of this symbol in various technical texts shows its role in precise notation. When used in interfaces, it helps users recognize a specific type of comparison quickly. The codepoint and name identify the character for reference in documentation and encodings. As with other symbols in this space, it serves to compactly represent a concept without words. Users may encounter it in long formulas or interactive tools. The symbol’s design aims for clarity in technical work and in software that processes formulas. This use aligns with the goal of having consistent signs for operations and comparisons across contexts.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2344 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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