| HTML | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|
| ≥ |
≥≥U+2265 |
Greater Than or Equal Symbol The Greater Than or Equal Symbol, denoted as ≥, is used in mathematics, computer science, and engineering to indicate that one value is greater than or equal to another. |
| ≤ |
≤≤U+2264 |
Less Than or Equal To Symbol Indicates that one value is less than or equal to another. |
| > |
>>U+3E |
Greater Than Symbol Indicates that one value is greater than another. |
| = |
=U+3D |
Equal Symbol Represents equality between two sets or mathematical expressions. |
| < |
<<U+3C |
Less Than Symbol Indicates that one value is less than another. |
| ≠ |
≠≠U+2260 |
Not Equal Symbol Used to indicate that two values or expressions are not equal. |
What is the Greater Than or Equal Symbol?
The Greater Than or Equal Symbol, represented by ≥, signifies that one value is either greater than or equivalent to another value. For example, in the inequality 8 ≥ 5, the symbol ≥ indicates that 8 is greater than or equal to 5.
Symbol Variants in Google Sheets, Excel, and Programming
In spreadsheet software and programming languages, the "greater than or equal" operator may be represented differently:
- Google Sheets and Excel: Both commonly use the "greater than or equal" operator as
>=. - Python, Java, C/C++, and JavaScript: These languages also represent the "greater than or equal" operator as
>=.
How to Type the Greater Than or Equal Symbol Using Keyboard Shortcuts, Alt Codes, and LaTeX
- Windows: Hold down the Alt key and type
8805on the numeric keypad, then release the Alt key. - Mac: Press Option + ..
- Linux: Press Ctrl + Shift + u, then type
2265and press Enter. - HTML: Use the named entity
≥or the numeric entity≥. - LaTeX: To type the Greater Than or Equal Symbol in LaTeX, use the command
\geq.
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