Precedes Above Not Equal To ⪵

⪵ (U+2AB5) 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: Precedes Above Not Equal To 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: Precedes above not equal to is a math symbol in the Supplemental Mathematical Operators block. It combines two ideas: a ordering relation and a not equal sign. In formulas it shows that one item comes before another but not in the same value. It appears in advanced math, logic, and some textual notations in software. Users may see it when comparing outcomes or when a relation is true but not identical. The symbol helps to express complex ideas clearly. In user interfaces, it can stand for a relation between items or steps where equality is ruled out. It is part of broad symbol sets used for precise comparisons. The name in English reflects its meaning: precedes above is the first idea, not equal to signals a difference. The usage is specialized and not common in everyday math. It remains useful for compact notation in equations and UI messages. Overall, the symbol communicates a specific, nonstandard order relation with a clear contrast from equality.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2AB5 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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