U+2A85 · Supplemental Mathematical Operators
Less-Than or Approximate ⪅
Less-Than or Approximate is the Unicode character U+2A85 (official name “LESS-THAN OR APPROXIMATE”) 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.
UnicodeU+2A85
HTML⪅
⪅U+2A85
Character codes
| Unicode code point | U+2A85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 10885 | |
| HTML named entity | ⪅ | |
| HTML (hex) | ⪅ | |
| HTML (decimal) | ⪅ | |
| CSS | \2A85 | |
| JavaScript | \u2A85 | |
| Python | \u2A85 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 AA 85 | |
| UTF-16 | 2A85 | |
| URL-encoded | %E2%AA%85 |
Character details
| Official name | LESS-THAN OR APPROXIMATE |
|---|---|
| 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
2A85then press Alt + X. - Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “less-than or approximate”, then Select and Copy.
Mac
- Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “less-than or approximate”, and double-click the result.
- With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type
2A85.
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 or approximate” or enter
U+2A85. - HTML:
⪅or⪅ - Excel / Google Sheets:
=UNICHAR(10885)
Similar math symbols
Questions
What is the Unicode for ⪅?
It is U+2A85 (LESS-THAN OR APPROXIMATE), decimal 10885.
Is there a Windows Alt code for it?
No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 2A85 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 or approximate”, or copy it from this page.
What is the HTML code?
Use the named entity ⪅ or the numeric reference ⪅.