Circled Greater-Than ⧁

⧁ (U+29C1) 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: Circled Greater-Than is part of the Symbols family (block: Miscellaneous Mathematical Symbols-B). 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 character CIRCLED GREATER-THAN has the codepoint U+29C1 in the Miscellaneous Mathematical Symbols-B block. It appears as a greater-than sign enclosed in a circle. In history, such circled symbols arose to emphasize a relation or to mark a special operation in diagrams and texts. In use, it serves as a visual cue that stands apart from ordinary inequalities. In formulas, it can denote a specific kind of comparison or a defined operation chosen by the author. In user interfaces, similar circled operators help users recognize a distinct button or command. The symbol is part of a family of marks built for clarity in math and logic. It helps reduce ambiguity when space is limited or when many symbols appear together. People may encounter it in educational material, technical documents, or software that uses mathematical notation. Because it is a standardized glyph, it remains recognizable across fonts and devices. Overall, common math symbols indicate operations or comparisons in formulas and user interfaces. This helps readers quickly identify the intended relation at a glance.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+29C1 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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