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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 pointU+2A79
Decimal10873
HTML named entity⩹
HTML (hex)
HTML (decimal)
CSS\2A79
JavaScript\u2A79
Python\u2A79
UTF-8 bytesE2 A9 B9
UTF-162A79
URL-encoded%E2%A9%B9

Character details

Official nameLESS-THAN WITH CIRCLE INSIDE
Unicode blockSupplemental Mathematical Operators
General categoryMath Symbol (Sm)
SymbolHero categoryMath Symbols
EmojiNo

How to type ⩹

Windows

  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 2A79 then 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)

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 ⩹.