HTML Entity for Greater Than With Dot (⋗)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+22D7

HTML Entity for greater-than with dot (U+22D7) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is Greater Than With Dot?

Greater-than with dot (⋗) is the Unicode character at U+22D7 in Mathematical Operators. Official name: GREATER-THAN WITH DOT. It is a single math relation — not a plain greater-than plus a separate dot.

Remember

Character     ⋗
Unicode       U+22D7
Named entity  &gtdot;
Hex entity    &#x22D7;
Decimal       &#8919;
CSS escape    \22D7
Meaning       greater-than with dot
Not the same  &gt; (>) · &ltdot; (⋖) · · (middle dot alone)

Prefer &gtdot; in HTML. Alternatives: ⋗, ⋗, or paste ⋗ in a UTF-8 document.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Named entity	`&gtdot;`	HTML markup (preferred)
Hex entity	`⋗`	HTML markup
Decimal entity	`⋗`	HTML markup
Direct character	`⋗`	HTML text (UTF-8)
CSS escape	`\22D7`	Stylesheet `content`

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Dotted greater-than in formal math	`&gtdot;`
Plain greater-than comparison	`>`
Less-than with dot	`&ltdot;` (U+22D6)
Greater than or equal	`≥`
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\22D7"`

See it

Live Preview

Symbol alone, in a sample, and next to related forms.

Glyph ⋗

Large glyph ⋗

Sample a ⋗ b x ⋗ y

Compared > ⋗ ⋖ ≥

With entities Named: ⋗ | Hex: ⋗ | Decimal: ⋗

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows ⋗ with named, hex, decimal, CSS escape, and a typed character. Use View Output or open the live editor.

Named + Hex + Decimal + CSS + Typed

Five ways to display ⋗ in HTML and CSS.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Greater Than With Dot (U+22D7) in HTML</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\22D7";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Built with Named: &gtdot;</p>
  <p>Built with Hex: &#x22D7;</p>
  <p>Built with Decimal: &#8919;</p>
  <p id="point">Built with CSS: </p>
  <p>Typed: ⋗</p>
  <p>Sample: a &gtdot; b</p>
  <p>Plain &gt; (different): &gt;</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Named: &gtdot; is the HTML5 name for U+22D7 → ⋗. Prefer this in markup.

2. Hex: ⋗ inserts the same code point. Same visual as named.

3. Decimal: same code point as 8919 → ⋗.

4. CSS: use \22D7 in content (not an HTML entity). Four hex digits are enough; keep a space or quote end after the escape if more digits follow.

5. Typed: paste ⋗ in a UTF-8 document when your editor supports it. Compare with > for plain greater-than.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with greater-than with dot.

Name

Prefer `&gtdot;`

The named entity is clearer than stacking > and a middle dot, and matches the single Unicode character.

Compose

Do not fake it with two characters

> plus · is two glyphs. &gtdot; is one code point and may look different in math fonts.

vs >

Not plain greater-than

For ordinary comparisons, use >. Use &gtdot; only when you need the dotted form.

Mirror

Mirror form exists

Less-than with dot is &ltdot; (U+22D6) — a different character from U+22D7.

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

\22D7 belongs in CSS strings. &gtdot; / ⋗ / ⋗ belong in HTML.

Semicolon

End references

Always finish entities with ; — write &gtdot;, not &gtdot.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Greater-than with dot (U+22D7) and its entity forms (&gtdot;, ⋗, ⋗, CSS \\22D7) are supported in all mainstream browsers that implement Unicode and HTML entities. Glyph visibility depends on font coverage.

✓ Universal entity support

Greater Than With Dot (⋗)

Encode with named, hex, decimal, CSS escape, or paste the character — same code point everywhere encoding is supported.

100% Entity support

Google Chrome Supported

Yes

Microsoft Edge Supported

Yes

Mozilla Firefox Supported

Yes

Apple Safari Supported

Yes

Opera Supported

Yes

Internet Explorer IE 9+

Yes

U+22D7 Full support

Bottom line: Prefer &gtdot; in HTML. Use ⋗ / ⋗ when numeric form is required, and \\22D7 only inside CSS content.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: this glyph is U+22D7 (decimal 8919) — ⋗.
HTML: prefer &gtdot; — also ⋗ / ⋗.
CSS: use \22D7 inside content for generated text.
Meaning: ⋗ ≠ > — one combined dotted relation.

One line: U+22D7 → &gtdot; / ⋗ / ⋗ / CSS \22D7.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display ⋗ in HTML?

Prefer &gtdot; (named). You can also use ⋗ (hex), ⋗ (decimal), paste ⋗ in a UTF-8 document, or the CSS escape \22D7 in content.

What is the Unicode value for greater-than with dot?

U+22D7 (GREATER-THAN WITH DOT). Hex 22D7, decimal 8919. It belongs to Mathematical Operators.

Is there a named HTML entity for this symbol?

Yes. HTML5 defines &gtdot; for U+22D7. Prefer it when you want readable math markup.

When should I use U+22D7 instead of >?

Use &gtdot; when a formal math text needs the dotted greater-than relation. For plain comparisons, use >.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+22D7?

HTML entities (&gtdot;, ⋗, or ⋗) go in markup. The CSS escape \22D7 goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).

Is ⋗ the same as >· typed together?

No. ⋗ is one code point (U+22D7). Typing > and a dot makes two characters and may look different.

Did you know?

Greater-than with dot is Unicode U+22D7 (decimal 8919) — glyph ⋗ (GREATER-THAN WITH DOT) in Mathematical Operators. HTML5 named entity: &gtdot;. Prefer &gtdot; in HTML. It is one character, not > plus a separate middle dot.

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