Precedes Above Almost Equal To ⪷

⪷ (U+2AB7) 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 Almost 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 almost equal to is a math symbol in the Supplemental Mathematical Operators block. It is written as a single character with the code point U+2AB7. This symbol shows a relationship where one item precedes another and the two items are nearly equal in value or importance. It is used in formulas and in user interfaces where a precise but nearby comparison is needed. In histories of math notation, such symbols emerged to express layered relations in proofs, algorithms, and descriptive text. The symbol helps readers understand that one side comes before the other and is very close to equality. It does not replace the standard less-than or greater-than signs, but adds a sense of approximation to a precedence relation. In practical works, writers choose this symbol when a concept is close to a standard order but not exact. The usage note for common math symbols states that they indicate operations or comparisons in formulas and user interfaces. This keeps math statements clear and compact for readers and calculators alike.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2AB7 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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