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U+22D6 · Mathematical Operators

Less-Than with Dot ⋖

Less-Than with Dot is the Unicode character U+22D6 (official name “LESS-THAN WITH DOT”) 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+22D6
HTML⋖
⋖U+22D6

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+22D6
Decimal8918
HTML named entity⋖
HTML (hex)⋖
HTML (decimal)⋖
CSS\22D6
JavaScript\u22D6
Python\u22D6
UTF-8 bytesE2 8B 96
UTF-1622D6
URL-encoded%E2%8B%96

Character details

Official nameLESS-THAN WITH DOT
Unicode blockMathematical Operators
General categoryMath Symbol (Sm)
SymbolHero categoryMath Symbols
EmojiNo

How to type ⋖

Windows

  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 22D6 then press Alt + X.
  • Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “less-than with dot”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

  • Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “less-than with dot”, and double-click the result.
  • With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 22D6.

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 dot” or enter U+22D6.
  • HTML: ⋖ or ⋖
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(8918)

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Questions

What is the Unicode for ⋖?

It is U+22D6 (LESS-THAN WITH DOT), decimal 8918.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 22D6 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 dot”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code?

Use the named entity ⋖ or the numeric reference ⋖.