U+2A87 · Supplemental Mathematical Operators
Less-Than and Single-Line Not Equal to ⪇
Less-Than and Single-Line Not Equal to is the Unicode character U+2A87 (official name “LESS-THAN AND SINGLE-LINE NOT EQUAL TO”) from the Supplemental Mathematical Operators block. It belongs to SymbolHero’s math symbols collection. Copy it with the button, or use the codes and keyboard methods below to type it yourself.
Character codes
| Unicode code point | U+2A87 | |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 10887 | |
| HTML named entity | ⪇ | |
| HTML (hex) | ⪇ | |
| HTML (decimal) | ⪇ | |
| CSS | \2A87 | |
| JavaScript | \u2A87 | |
| Python | \u2A87 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 AA 87 | |
| UTF-16 | 2A87 | |
| URL-encoded | %E2%AA%87 |
Character details
| Official name | LESS-THAN AND SINGLE-LINE NOT EQUAL TO |
|---|---|
| Unicode block | Supplemental Mathematical Operators |
| General category | Math Symbol (Sm) |
| SymbolHero category | Math Symbols |
| Emoji | No |
How to type ⪇
Windows
- In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type
2A87then press Alt + X. - Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “less-than and single-line not equal to”, then Select and Copy.
Mac
- Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “less-than and single-line not equal to”, and double-click the result.
- With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type
2A87.
iPhone & Android
- Tap Copy at the top of this page, then long-press where you want it and choose Paste.
Docs & web
- Google Docs: Insert → Special characters, then search “less-than and single-line not equal to” or enter
U+2A87. - HTML:
⪇or⪇ - Excel / Google Sheets:
=UNICHAR(10887)
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Questions
What is the Unicode for ⪇?
It is U+2A87 (LESS-THAN AND SINGLE-LINE NOT EQUAL TO), decimal 10887.
Is there a Windows Alt code for it?
No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 2A87 then Alt+X, or copy it from this page.
How do I type it on a Mac?
There is no built-in Option shortcut. Use the Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space) and search “less-than and single-line not equal to”, or copy it from this page.
What is the HTML code?
Use the named entity ⪇ or the numeric reference ⪇.