Less-Than with Question Mark Above ⩻

⩻ (U+2A7B) 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: Less-Than with Question Mark 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 symbol LESS-THAN WITH QUESTION MARK ABOVE is a math and symbol mark. In plain terms it is a less than sign with a question mark above. The code point is U+2A7B. In practice the character appears in math, logic, and user interfaces where a comparison or an uncertain value is shown. It helps show that a relation is not exactly defined or that a condition is not yet confirmed. In use it can appear in formulas and tables that present options or results that may change. The available usage notes describe two common ideas. First, question marks commonly introduce help, FAQ, or unknown status. Second, common math symbols indicate operations or comparisons in formulas and user interfaces. The symbol thus serves to convey nuance beyond a simple less than sign. It is part of the Supplemental Mathematical Operators block and fits with other marks used to signal questions, checks, or ambiguous outcomes. This keeps documents clear when readers face unclear data or evolving rules.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2A7B 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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