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U+2266 · Mathematical Operators

Less-Than Over Equal to

Less-Than Over Equal to is the Unicode character U+2266 (official name “LESS-THAN OVER EQUAL TO”) from the 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+2266
HTML≦
U+2266

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+2266
Decimal8806
HTML named entity≦
HTML (hex)
HTML (decimal)
CSS\2266
JavaScript\u2266
Python\u2266
UTF-8 bytesE2 89 A6
UTF-162266
URL-encoded%E2%89%A6

Character details

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

How to type ≦

Windows

  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 2266 then press Alt + X.
  • Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “less-than over equal to”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

  • Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “less-than over equal to”, and double-click the result.
  • With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 2266.

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 over equal to” or enter U+2266.
  • HTML: ≦ or
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(8806)

Questions

What is the Unicode for ≦?

It is U+2266 (LESS-THAN OVER EQUAL TO), decimal 8806.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 2266 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 over equal to”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code?

Use the named entity ≦ or the numeric reference ≦.