Double-line Slanted Greater-than Or Equal To Symbol
⫺ is a math symbol meaning double-line slanted greater-than or equal to (U+2AFA).
U+2AFA
The symbol ⫺ is a specialized mathematical operator used in certain notations. It corresponds to the Unicode character U+2AFA. Use it in formulas when you want the specific “double-line slanted” form of ≥.
Double-line Slanted Greater-than Or Equal To Symbol Meaning
⫺ is the Unicode character named “DOUBLE-LINE SLANTED GREATER-THAN OR EQUAL TO” (U+2AFA). It represents a comparison relationship meaning “greater than or equal to,” but rendered in a particular typographic style: double-line and slanted. In math-heavy fonts and documents, this glyph may be used to match a specific set of operators or to align with notation conventions. While it functions like a “≥” comparison, you should use it when you specifically need this Unicode character (rather than a plain greater-than-or-equal-to symbol) to preserve consistent styling and correct encoding.
Common uses
- •Mathematical comparisons in specialized typesetting or math markup
- •Creating consistent operator styling in worksheets, reports, or slide equations
- •Labeling ranges or constraints in technical documents
- •Using a specific Unicode operator in software UI for math-heavy displays
- •Designing typographic symbol sets where the exact glyph matters
Examples
⫺ Double-Line Slanted Greater-Than or Equal To
- ⫺x ⫺ 3
- ⫺a ⫺ b
- ⫺n ⫺ 10
- ⫺f(x) ⫺ g(x) for all x
- ⫺k ⫺ 0
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2AFA | |
| HTML Entity | ⫺ | |
| HTML Code | ⫺ | |
| CSS | \2AFA | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11002 | |
| Decimal | 11002 |
How to type Double-line Slanted Greater-than Or Equal To Symbol (⫺)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11002 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2AFA then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2AFA. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2afa, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ⫺ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does ⫺ mean?
⫺ means “double-line slanted greater-than or equal to” and is used as a comparison indicating “greater than or equal to,” in a specific Unicode typographic style.
What is the Unicode code point for ⫺?
Its Unicode code point is U+2AFA.
How do I copy ⫺ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity ⫺.
Is ⫺ the same as ≥?
They express the same general comparison idea, but ⫺ is a distinct Unicode character with its own glyph style, so use it when you specifically need U+2AFA.