Function Entry: >

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Function Entry: >

Name

>

Class

Function

Syntax

(> expr [expr ...])

Arguments and Values

  • one or more expressions, each a number or a string (shared domain rule above).

Description

Returns T if each argument is greater than the argument to its right — over numbers (by value) and strings (lexicographically).

Return Values

  • T on success
  • nil otherwise, or if any argument is nil (bottom propagation)

Side Effects

Side effects are those of evaluating the arguments.

Examples

  • (> 3 2 1) => T
  • (> "b" "a") => T
  • (> 1 nil) => nil — no error (⊥ propagation).
  • (> 1 "a") signals a type error.

Compatibility

Like <, over numbers and strings; strings order lexicographically by code point. Cross-type non-nil arguments signal a type error; a nil argument yields nil. See "The Comparison Operators , /, <, <=, >, >=".

Availability

  • AutoCAD 2026: documented (per Autodesk reference page).
  • BricsCAD V26: documented; string ordering verified by direct probe.
  • Status: string-comparison domain confirmed on BricsCAD V26.

Source Notes