Double-Line Equal to or Greater-Than ⪚

⪚ (U+2A9A) 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: Double-Line Equal to or Greater-Than 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 with the codepoint U+2A9A is called the double-line equal to or greater-than. It belongs to the Supplemental Mathematical Operators block. In text, this symbol is used to show a relationship where one side is equal to or greater than the other. It helps express complex inequalities and aligns with other comparison signs in formulas and interfaces. In practice, it appears in math, science, and technical documents where clear ordering is needed. Software and editors may render it as a combined pair of lines to emphasize the bound. The character supports precise notation in equations and displays. It aids readers by signaling a strict or inclusive comparison in a compact form. It sits among many tools for expressing relations in formulas. Accessibility and font support are important for correct rendering. When used, it should be consistent with the surrounding symbols and the rules of the notation set being followed. This keeps math and UI logic unambiguous for users across platforms.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2A9A 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.

Related references: browse the Categories for similar characters. When choosing a symbol, prefer the official codepoint for semantic clarity and better compatibility with search, copy, and accessibility tooling.

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