Double-Line Slanted Equal to or Less-Than ⪛

⪛ (U+2A9B) 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 Slanted Equal to or Less-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 character DOUBLE-LINE SLANTED EQUAL TO OR LESS-THAN, encoded for the Supplemental Mathematical Operators block, appears in math and formulas where a relation combines equality with a comparison. Its design shows two parallel slant lines with a curved edge, signaling a hybrid relation. In history, this symbol arose to express a specific ordering that sits between equality and strict less-than, helping writers distinguish nuanced comparisons. In practice, it appears in equations, inequalities, and user interfaces where a relation is not simply less than or equal to. Users may see it in advanced math text, technical documentation, and software that handles algebra or set relations. The symbol serves as a compact, readable indicator of a combined concept rather than two separate signs. In operations, it acts as a relation that guides logic and computation, informing the evaluation order or constraint in formulas. As a result, it supports clear communication in mathematical notation and in tools that render formulas. Its usage remains focused on precise comparison semantics within a broader math language.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2A9B 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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