Greater-than With Dot Symbol
⋗ (greater-than with dot) is a math symbol often used to indicate a stronger “greater than” relation.
U+22D7
⋗ is the “greater-than with dot” symbol from Unicode (U+22D7). It’s commonly used in mathematical notation and typed documents where you want a highlighted greater-than comparison. Below are easy ways to copy it and use it in text, design, and code.
Greater-than With Dot Symbol Meaning
The symbol ⋗ is Unicode “GREATER-THAN WITH DOT” (U+22D7). In mathematical contexts, it’s used as a variant of the greater-than relation, often to indicate a strict comparison or an emphasized “greater than” meaning within a specific notation style. Because typography matters in math, this character can be preferred over plain “>” when you need a specific mathematical glyph. It also appears in technical documents and markup where the exact Unicode character is required for consistent rendering across platforms and tools.
Common uses
- •Strict comparison notation in math notes and worksheets
- •Labeling thresholds in technical documentation (emphasized “greater than”)
- •Designing infographic callouts that use precise math symbols
- •Writing equations or constraints in articles and tutorials
- •Including the exact Unicode character in web text or documentation
Examples
⋗ Greater-Than With Dot Symbol
- ⋗x ⋗ y means x is greater than y under this notation.
- ⋗Temperature must satisfy T ⋗ 30°C to enter the mode.
- ⋗Use the symbol ⋗ in the inequality to match the textbook glyph.
- ⋗When a value is ⋗ a limit, the system triggers an alert.
- ⋗The condition x ⋗ 10 holds for the selected dataset.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+22D7 | |
| HTML Entity | ⋗ | |
| HTML Code | ⋗ | |
| CSS | \22D7 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8919 | |
| Decimal | 8919 |
How to type Greater-than With Dot Symbol (⋗)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8919 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 22D7 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 22D7. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 22d7, 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 the Greater-than With Dot symbol mean?
The symbol ⋗ is Unicode “GREATER-THAN WITH DOT” (U+22D7). In mathematical contexts, it’s used as a variant of the greater-than relation, often to indicate a strict comparison or an emphasized “greater than” meaning within a specific notation style. Because typography matters in math, this character can be preferred over plain “>” when you need a specific mathematical glyph. It also appears in technical documents and markup where the exact Unicode character is required for consistent rendering across platforms and tools.
What Unicode character is ⋗?
⋗ is “GREATER-THAN WITH DOT”, Unicode code point U+22D7.
How do I copy ⋗ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ⋗ or the hex form: ⋗.
How do I type it using a CSS escape?
Use the CSS escape: \\22D7.
Where is ⋗ commonly used?
It’s typically used in mathematical notation and technical text where a highlighted “greater than” glyph is preferred over the plain '>' character.