U+2A79 · Supplemental Mathematical Operators
Less-Than with Circle Inside ⩹
Less-Than with Circle Inside is the Unicode character U+2A79 (official name “LESS-THAN WITH CIRCLE INSIDE”) 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+2A79
HTML⩹
⩹U+2A79
Character codes
| Unicode code point | U+2A79 | |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 10873 | |
| HTML named entity | ⩹ | |
| HTML (hex) | ⩹ | |
| HTML (decimal) | ⩹ | |
| CSS | \2A79 | |
| JavaScript | \u2A79 | |
| Python | \u2A79 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 A9 B9 | |
| UTF-16 | 2A79 | |
| URL-encoded | %E2%A9%B9 |
Character details
| Official name | LESS-THAN WITH CIRCLE INSIDE |
|---|---|
| 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
2A79then press Alt + X. - Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “less-than with circle inside”, then Select and Copy.
Mac
- Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “less-than with circle inside”, and double-click the result.
- With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type
2A79.
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 with circle inside” or enter
U+2A79. - HTML:
⩹or⩹ - Excel / Google Sheets:
=UNICHAR(10873)
Similar math symbols
Questions
What is the Unicode for ⩹?
It is U+2A79 (LESS-THAN WITH CIRCLE INSIDE), decimal 10873.
Is there a Windows Alt code for it?
No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 2A79 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 with circle inside”, or copy it from this page.
What is the HTML code?
Use the named entity ⩹ or the numeric reference ⩹.