Greater-Than with Question Mark Above ⩼

⩼ (U+2A7C) 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: Greater-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: GREATER-THAN WITH QUESTION MARK ABOVE (U+2A7C) is a symbol used in math and logic. In history, symbols like this expand notation to show special meanings. The character sits in the Supplemental Mathematical Operators block. In usage, question marks commonly introduce help, FAQ, or unknown status. This symbol combines a familiar greater-than sign with a question mark above, signaling uncertainty or a special operation. In practice, it appears in formulas or user interfaces to mark a placeholder, a conditional choice, or an unknown quantity. It can guide readers to look for clarification or further explanation. In software, designers may use it in menus or prompts where the meaning is not standard. The symbol helps keep text compact and precise. It serves as a cue for exploration, not a fixed value. Because it is a math and logic symbol, it fits with other operators used to compare items or to indicate steps in a calculation. Users should interpret it from context and accompanying text.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2A7C 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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