Equals Sign Above Tilde Operator ⩳

⩳ (U+2A73) 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: Equals Sign Above Tilde Operator 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: EQUALS SIGN ABOVE TILDE OPERATOR is a symbol in the Supplemental Mathematical Operators block. Its code point is U+2A73. The name helps identify its role in formulas where math notation is used. It is a basic part of math symbols that indicate operations or comparisons. In practice, this symbol appears in contexts where a relation is shown with a tilde or a decorative mark above the equals sign. Its use supports clear, compact notation in technical text and interfaces that handle math input. The available usage atom notes that common math symbols indicate operations or comparisons in formulas and user interfaces. This helps people recognize the symbol as a marker for a specific type of equality or comparison within a larger equation. As with other symbols in this block, it has a precise meaning in formal math, yet it can be seen in educational materials and software that present mathematical concepts. Overall, the symbol serves to convey a specific relational idea while fitting into familiar patterns of mathematical typography.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2A73 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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