Greater-Than-or-Equal Symbol (≥)
To type the greater-than-or-equal symbol (≥): press ⌥. (Option+period) on a Mac, or hold Alt and type 242 on the numeric keypad on Windows. Use it in maths like x ≥ 5.
| Action | Mac | Windows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater-or-equal ≥ | ⌥. | Alt+242 | |
| ≥ (copy) | ≥ | ≥ |
The greater-than-or-equal symbol on Mac vs Windows
The greater-than-or-equal symbol (≥). On a Mac press ⌥.. On Windows, hold Alt and type 242 on the numeric keypad (NumLock on), then release. No number pad? Copy the ≥ above, or use the Windows emoji panel Win+..
Where you use ≥
Write conditions like x ≥ 0 (x is at least 0), price ≥ €10, or age ≥ 18. It reads as "greater than or equal to". The strict version is > (greater than); ≥ includes the equal case.
FAQ
What is the greater-than-or-equal symbol shortcut?
On a Mac press ⌥.. On Windows hold Alt and type 242 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt.
How do I type ≥ without a number pad?
Copy the ≥ above, or on Windows press Win+. for the emoji panel and search "greater". On Mac ⌥. works on any keyboard.