Minus Sign with Rising Dots ⨬

⨬ (U+2A2C) 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 Rising Dots 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: MINUS SIGN WITH RISING DOTS is a symbol in the Supplemental Mathematical Operators block. It has the codepoint U+2A2C in the Unicode system. The script is Common. This symbol is used in math and interfaces. It helps show operations or comparisons in formulas. It can appear in charts, calculators, and math editors. The rising dots mark a distinct minus form. Users see it as an action that changes a value or compares items. In history, similar symbols evolved from simple minus marks to more specialized signs. The symbol communicates subtraction or a related operation clearly. Its role remains steady in modern math tools and software. It supports precise notation in technical documents. The symbol is part of a larger family of operators that users rely on for clarity. Overall, it serves as a familiar sign for subtraction and related checks in many contexts. Its use continues as formulas and interfaces advance. It fits into standard math typography and helps maintain consistency across programs and platforms.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2A2C 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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