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U+2264 · Mathematical Operators

Less Than or Equal To ≤

The less-than-or-equal-to sign means a value is smaller than or equal to another. It is used to express limits, ranges and constraints in math, statistics and everyday writing, from inequalities in homework to age, weight or budget limits in forms and policies. Writing ≤ as one character is clearer than typing <= and avoids line breaks between the two parts.

WindowsAlt 243
MacOption + Comma (,)
UnicodeU+2264
HTML≤
≤U+2264

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+2264
Decimal8804
HTML named entity≤
HTML (hex)≤
HTML (decimal)≤
CSS\2264
JavaScript\u2264
Python\u2264
UTF-8 bytesE2 89 A4
UTF-162264
URL-encoded%E2%89%A4

Character details

Official nameLESS-THAN OR EQUAL TO
Unicode blockMathematical Operators
General categoryMath Symbol (Sm)
SymbolHero categoryMath Symbols
EmojiNo

How to type ≤

Windows

  • Hold Alt and type 243 on the numeric keypad (Num Lock on), then release Alt. Alt 243 uses the code page 437.
  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 2264 then press Alt + X.
  • Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “less-than or equal to”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

  • Press Option + Comma (,) (US English keyboard layout).
  • Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “less-than or equal to”, and double-click the result.
  • With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 2264.

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 equal to” or enter U+2264.
  • HTML: ≤ or ≤
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(8804)

Examples

  • x ≤ 10
  • Carry-on bags ≤ 7 kg
  • 0 ≤ p ≤ 1

Good to know

Don’t mix it up: It can be confused with ⩽ (U+2A7D, LESS-THAN OR SLANTED EQUAL TO), a variant with a slanted lower bar that some publishers prefer.

Tip: On Windows, hold Alt and type 243 on the numeric keypad; on a Mac, press Option + Comma (,).

Display: the character itself is always the same code point, but its shape comes from the font on the device showing it. If you see an empty box, the font lacks this glyph—the text is still correct.

Guides

Common Math Symbols and Their Meanings How to Type Special Characters on a Mac

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Questions

What is the Unicode for ≤?

It is U+2264 (LESS-THAN OR EQUAL TO), decimal 8804.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

Yes: Alt 243 on the numeric keypad.

How do I type it on a Mac?

Option + Comma (,) on a US English keyboard, or use the Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space).

What is the HTML code?

Use the named entity ≤ or the numeric reference ≤.