Circled Greater-than Symbol
⧁ is the circled greater-than symbol (U+29C1) used as a math-like comparison mark.
U+29C1
The symbol ⧁ is called the circled greater-than. It’s commonly used when you want a comparison sign that visually stands out. Below you’ll find meanings, copy options, and practical ways to use it.
Circled Greater-than Symbol Meaning
⧁ (Unicode name: CIRCLED GREATER-THAN, U+29C1) is a comparison-style character: it visually communicates “greater than” inside a circle. Because it’s circled, it often reads more like a labeled indicator or a highlighted comparison than a plain “>” sign. In typography and design, it can be used to mark rules, ordering, thresholds, or emphasis in diagrams, posters, or UI elements. In math and technical writing, it may appear where the circled look helps distinguish a special comparison or a step in a sequence. As with many symbols, its exact interpretation depends on the context you provide.
Common uses
- •Designing math/logic diagrams where you need a highlighted “greater-than” marker
- •Creating UI or dashboard labels for thresholds (e.g., “value exceeds limit”)
- •Annotating documents or worksheets to emphasize “greater than” conditions
- •Using in slide decks and infographics to make comparisons easier to scan
- •Typography projects that require decorative math operators beyond the standard “>”
Examples
⧁ Circled Greater-Than Symbol
- ⧁Threshold: ⧁ 10 units
- ⧁Only items with score ⧁ 80 are included
- ⧁Level unlock: ⧁ 3 completed tasks
- ⧁Accept if quantity ⧁ 50
- ⧁Condition A ⧁ Condition B
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+29C1 | |
| HTML Entity | ⧁ | |
| HTML Code | ⧁ | |
| CSS | \29C1 |
FAQ
What does the Circled Greater-than symbol mean?
⧁ (Unicode name: CIRCLED GREATER-THAN, U+29C1) is a comparison-style character: it visually communicates “greater than” inside a circle. Because it’s circled, it often reads more like a labeled indicator or a highlighted comparison than a plain “>” sign. In typography and design, it can be used to mark rules, ordering, thresholds, or emphasis in diagrams, posters, or UI elements. In math and technical writing, it may appear where the circled look helps distinguish a special comparison or a step in a sequence. As with many symbols, its exact interpretation depends on the context you provide.
What is the Unicode name and code point for ⧁?
Its Unicode name is CIRCLED GREATER-THAN, and the code point is U+29C1.
How can I copy ⧁ into my work?
Copy the character directly from this page. You can also use the provided HTML entity (⧁) or the CSS/JavaScript escapes (\\29C1 / \\u{29C1}).
Is ⧁ the same as the standard greater-than sign (>)?
It’s related visually: ⧁ indicates a “greater-than” comparison, but the circle makes it a distinct, more emphasized or labeled variant.
Where should I use ⧁ for best clarity?
Use it next to thresholds, conditions, or ordering notes in UI text, diagrams, infographics, and math-style documents to make the comparison stand out.