The greater-than-or-equal sign ≥ has no Windows Alt code, so copy it or type 2265 then Alt+X in Word. On a Mac it is Option+full stop. It states a lower bound the value may reach, and code spells it as >= instead.
01 All shortcuts at a glance
| Platform | Shortcut | |
|---|---|---|
| Windows (any app) | Win+. or Win+; emoji/symbol picker, or Character Map (Win+R → charmap) |
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| Mac | Control+Command+Space to open Character Viewer, search "Greater-Than Or Equal To" |
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| Word / Outlook | Type 2265, then press Alt+X |
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| Linux (IBus) | Ctrl+Shift+U, then 2265, then Enter |
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| HTML / CSS | ≥ · \2265 (CSS) |
02 Step by step, per platform
A real, followable procedure for every platform, not a thin restatement of the shortcut.
Windows
- Open Character Map: Win+R, type charmap, press Enter.
- Search or scroll for Greater-Than Or Equal To (U+2265).
- Select it, click Copy, then paste where you need it.
Mac
- Press Control+Command+Space to open the Character Viewer.
- Type "Greater-Than Or Equal To" in the search field.
- Double-click the result to insert it.
Microsoft Word
- Type 2265.
- Press Alt+X immediately after, it converts the hex code to ≥.
03 Characters in this set
04 Troubleshooting & confusables
| Looks like it | But it's actually | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| >= | The programming and spreadsheet spelling | In code and in formulas, which do not accept the single character. |
| ≧ (U+2267) | Greater-than over equal to, with a full bar | The East Asian typographic variant, with the same meaning. |
| ≫ (U+226B) | Much greater-than | A statement of scale, meaning larger by orders of magnitude. |
05 FAQ
What is the Unicode code point for greater-than-or-equal?
It is U+2265, decimal 8805. There is no Windows Alt code for it.
How do I type it on a Mac?
Option+full stop on a US layout. On Windows, type 2265 and press Alt+X in Word.
Does ≥ include the boundary?
Yes. If age ≥ 18 then exactly 18 qualifies, where age > 18 would not. This distinction is a frequent source of off-by-one errors in eligibility rules.
Why does Excel not accept ≥?
Excel formulas parse only ASCII operators, so they require >=. The symbol can still appear in a cell as displayed text or in a custom number format.
How do I remember which way it points?
The wide end faces the larger quantity. In x ≥ y the open side is toward x, so x is the greater or equal one.