Equal to or greater-than (⋝) is the Unicode character at U+22DD in Mathematical Operators. Official name: EQUAL TO OR GREATER-THAN. It is not the everyday ≥ (≥) — that is a different code point.
Remember
Character ⋝
Unicode U+22DD
Named entity (none)
Hex entity ⋝
Decimal ⋝
CSS escape \22DD
Meaning equal to or greater-than
Not the same ≥ (≥) · ⋜ (equal to or less-than) · > (>)
Use ⋝ or ⋝ in HTML. For common “greater than or equal,” prefer ≥ (U+2265).
Built with Hex: ⋝
Built with Decimal: ⋝
Built with CSS: ⋝
Typed: ⋝
Sample: a ⋝ b
Common ≥ (different): ≥
How It Works
1. Hex:U+22DD → ⋝ in HTML. Prefer this when you need an entity form.
2. Decimal: same code point as 8925 → ⋝.
3. CSS: use \22DD in content (not an HTML entity). Four hex digits are enough; keep a space or quote end after the escape if more digits follow.
4. Typed: paste ⋝ in a UTF-8 document when your editor supports it.
5. Compared:≥ is ≥ (U+2265) — use that for everyday “greater than or equal,” not U+22DD.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with equal to or greater-than (U+22DD).
Named?
No named entity
HTML5 does not define a name for U+22DD. Use ⋝ or ⋝ — do not invent &egt;.
vs ≥
Not the same as ≥
Most tutorials mean ≥ when they say “greater than or equal.” That is ≥ (U+2265), not this page’s glyph.
Layout
Equal bar is on top
Unicode name is EQUAL TO OR GREATER-THAN — the equals sit above the greater-than. Do not confuse with ≥’s stacked shape.
Mirror
Mirror form exists
Equal to or less-than is U+22DC — a different character from U+22DD.
Font
Check math font coverage
Some UI fonts omit Mathematical Operators. Prefer a math-capable font if the glyph shows as a box.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\22DD belongs in CSS strings. ⋝ / ⋝ belong in HTML.
Semicolon
End references
Always finish entities with ; — write ⋝, not ⋝.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Equal to or greater-than (U+22DD) and its numeric entity forms (⋝, ⋝, CSS \\22DD) are supported in all mainstream browsers that implement Unicode and HTML entities. Glyph visibility depends on font coverage.
✓ Universal entity support
Greater Than Equal To (⋝)
Encode with hex, decimal, CSS escape, or paste the character — same code point everywhere encoding is supported.
100%Entity support
Google ChromeSupported
Yes
Microsoft EdgeSupported
Yes
Mozilla FirefoxSupported
Yes
Apple SafariSupported
Yes
OperaSupported
Yes
Internet ExplorerIE 9+
Yes
U+22DDFull support
Bottom line: Prefer ⋝ or ⋝ in HTML. Use \\22DD only inside CSS content. For everyday ≥, use ≥.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: this glyph is U+22DD (decimal 8925) — ⋝.
HTML: use ⋝ or ⋝ — no named entity.
CSS: use \22DD inside content for generated text.
Meaning: ⋝ ≠ ≥ — use ≥ for everyday greater-or-equal.
One line:U+22DD → ⋝ / ⋝ / CSS \22DD (no named entity).
Frequently Asked Questions
Use ⋝ (hex), ⋝ (decimal), paste ⋝ in a UTF-8 document, or the CSS escape \22DD in content. There is no HTML5 named entity for U+22DD.
U+22DD (EQUAL TO OR GREATER-THAN). Hex 22DD, decimal 8925. It belongs to Mathematical Operators.
No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for this character. Use numeric references. For the common ≥ symbol, use ≥ (U+2265) instead.
Use U+22DD when you specifically need the EQUAL TO OR GREATER-THAN glyph (equal bar above greater-than). For most “greater than or equal” text, ≥ (U+2265) is the usual choice.
HTML entities (⋝ or ⋝) go in markup. The CSS escape \22DD goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).
No. ⋝ is U+22DD. ≥ is U+2265 (≥). They look related but are different code points.
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Did you know?
Equal to or greater-than is Unicode U+22DD (decimal 8925) — glyph ⋝ (EQUAL TO OR GREATER-THAN) in Mathematical Operators. HTML5 has no named entity for it — use ⋝ or ⋝. The everyday ≥ is U+2265 with named ≥ — a different character.
