Less-Than Above Similar or Equal ⪍

⪍ (U+2A8D) 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 Above Similar or Equal 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: Symbol: LESS-THAN ABOVE SIMILAR OR EQUAL (U+2A8D). It belongs to the Supplemental Mathematical Operators block. This character is a math symbol used in formulas and in user interfaces. History and usage are tied to its role in relations. In many texts, similar symbols show how one value compares to another. In software and math apps, such symbols help users read comparisons quickly. The name itself describes the idea of a less-than sign placed above a shape that is similar or equal, signaling a nuanced ordering. While the exact historical timeline varies by font and region, the symbol has become a standard part of mathematical notation. It is not a standalone operator for daily arithmetic, but it supports advanced notation. In practice, designers and educators use it to show refined comparisons in equations and UI elements. The usage note highlights its general function: common math symbols indicate operations or comparisons in formulas and user interfaces.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2A8D 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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