Minus Sign with Comma Above ⨩

⨩ (U+2A29) 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: Minus Sign with Comma Above is part of the Symbols family (block: Supplemental 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 MINUS SIGN WITH COMMA ABOVE is a symbol in the Supplemental Mathematical Operators block. It has the Unicode name MINUS SIGN WITH COMMA ABOVE and the code point U+2A29. It is used in math to indicate subtraction or to separate values in advanced notation. In some styles, the comma above the minus helps distinguish this sign from a plain minus in dense formulas. In typography, authors may choose this glyph to reduce confusion when multiple signs appear in one line. In text and user interfaces, the symbol can convey a negative value or a subtraction operation within equations, tables, or forms. The usage reflects style guides that separate punctuation marks and math symbols. The symbol interacts with other operators and delimiters to maintain readability. When pairing with digits, the comma above may affect spacing. It does not replace the standard minus in everyday text, but it appears in specialized math or technical documents. Writers should follow local rules or software support to ensure correct rendering.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2A29 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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