Double-Line Slanted Greater-Than or Equal To ⫺

⫺ (U+2AFA) 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 Greater-Than or 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: DOUBLE-LINE SLANTED GREATER-THAN OR EQUAL TO (U+2AFA) is a symbol in the Supplemental Mathematical Operators block. In history and usage, common math symbols indicate operations or comparisons in formulas and user interfaces. This symbol shows a relation of greater-than or equal to with a double-slanted style. It is used in math notation and in programs that display formulas. It helps distinguish certain comparisons in dense math text. In user interfaces, it appears where a single-tied greater-than or equal is not enough. The symbol is part of a set of operators that expand the range of relation signs. It is used in logic, geometry, and algebra to assert inequality with a strong emphasis. When reading formulas, writers choose signs for clarity. This symbol can appear in captions and educational content to show the same idea as the standard ≥. It supports precise notation in technical documents and learning materials that rely on clear comparisons in formulas and user interfaces.

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