LaTeX Greater Than or Equal () - Complete Guide

The greater-than-or-equal symbol (≥) indicates that one value is larger than or equal to another.

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Greater Than or Equal

LaTeX Code

No package required

Recommended
\geq

Greater than or equal

No package required

\ge

Alternative abbreviation

What is the LaTeX Greater Than or Equal?

The greater-than-or-equal symbol (≥) is used to express non-strict inequalities where the left side can be greater than or equal to the right side.

How to Use Greater Than or Equal in LaTeX

Method 1: Using \geq

No package required

Greater than or equal

Example: Using \geq

latex
\documentclass{article}

\begin{document}

% Using the Greater Than or Equal
Text with \geq

\end{document}

Method 2: Using \ge

No package required

Alternative abbreviation

Example: Using \ge

latex
\documentclass{article}

\begin{document}

% Using the Greater Than or Equal
Text with \ge

\end{document}

Common Use Cases

The Greater Than or Equal symbol is commonly used in the following contexts:

Inequality with Equality

Value can be equal or greater.

Code

$x \geq 0$

Output

x ≥ 0

Complete Examples

Greater or Equal Constraint

Domain constraint

latex
\documentclass{article}
\begin{document}

Domain: $x \geq 0$

\end{document}

Frequently Asked Questions

Which method should I use?

We recommend using the method marked as "Recommended" above. However, the best method depends on your specific needs:

  • \geq: Greater than or equal
  • \ge: Alternative abbreviation

Where do I use this symbol?

This symbol can be used:

  • In mathematical equations (math mode)
  • In regular text (if using text mode)
  • In various document environments

Can I use this in display mode?

Yes, symbols that work in math mode (between $ $) also work in display mode (between $$ $$). This allows you to display the symbol on its own line with larger formatting.

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