Subset of Above Equals Sign ⫅

⫅ (U+2AC5) 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: Subset of Above Equals Sign 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: SUBSET OF ABOVE EQUALS SIGN is a symbol in the Supplemental Mathematical Operators block. Its code point is U+2AC5 and its general script is Common. It is used in math notation and in user interfaces. The symbol represents a subset relation combined with an above-equals idea, and it appears in formulas where a set relationship is shown with an equality aspect. In practice, people see this symbol when working with set theory, logic, or equations that describe how one set relates to another. The usage notes for this character describe it as a common math symbol that indicates operations or comparisons in formulas and user interfaces. This makes it helpful in teaching, documentation, and software where clear notation is needed. The character belongs to the Common script family, which helps ensure wide readability across many languages and regions. As with other advanced math marks, users rely on it to convey a precise relation with minimal text. Overall, it functions as a compact tool for expressing subset-related ideas in math and in interface design.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2AC5 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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