Succeeds Symbol
≻ is the “succeeds” symbol (U+227B), used in math-style text to indicate one thing follows another.
U+227B
The symbol “≻” (Unicode U+227B) is read as “succeeds.” It appears in math and logic-style notation where one item follows another. Use it to express progression, replacement, or precedence in a compact form.
Succeeds Symbol Meaning
“≻” is the Unicode symbol named “SUCCEEDS” (U+227B). In common usage, it denotes that one relation or state comes after another—i.e., one thing succeeds, follows, or is considered after another. You’ll often see it in math-like writing, technical documents, and typeset text where the author wants a clear “comes after” cue in a single character. It’s a good choice when you want a visual arrow-like relationship without using words, and when consistency with symbolic notation matters. In plain text contexts, it can also work as a stylized “then/next” marker for sequences.
Common uses
- •Indicating an order or sequence step (A ≻ B) in notes and documentation
- •Writing compact comparisons of stages, versions, or events in technical text
- •Labeling “next” or “after” relationships in diagrams and workflow descriptions
- •Expressing precedence in logic- or rules-based writing drafts
- •Adding a math-style “follows/succeeds” connector in presentations and slides
Examples
≻ SUCCEEDS symbol (succeeds / greater than-like)
- ≻Release 2.0 ≻ Release 1.9
- ≻Step B ≻ Step A in the workflow
- ≻Event 3 ≻ Event 2
- ≻Version 2025.1 ≻ 2024.12
- ≻State after processing: S2 ≻ S1
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+227B | |
| HTML Entity | ≻ | |
| HTML Code | ≻ | |
| CSS | \227B | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8827 | |
| Decimal | 8827 |
How to type Succeeds Symbol (≻)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8827 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 227B then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 227B. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 227b, 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 Succeeds symbol mean?
“≻” is the Unicode symbol named “SUCCEEDS” (U+227B). In common usage, it denotes that one relation or state comes after another—i.e., one thing succeeds, follows, or is considered after another. You’ll often see it in math-like writing, technical documents, and typeset text where the author wants a clear “comes after” cue in a single character. It’s a good choice when you want a visual arrow-like relationship without using words, and when consistency with symbolic notation matters. In plain text contexts, it can also work as a stylized “then/next” marker for sequences.
What is the Unicode code point for ≻?
The symbol “≻” is Unicode U+227B.
How do I type ≻ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ≻.
How can I use ≻ in CSS?
You can use the CSS escape: \\227B.
How do I use ≻ in JavaScript?
Use the JavaScript Unicode escape: \\u{227B}.