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U+02C2 · Spacing Modifier Letters

Modifier Letter Left Arrowhead ˂

Modifier Letter Left Arrowhead is the Unicode character U+02C2 (official name “MODIFIER LETTER LEFT ARROWHEAD”) from the Spacing Modifier Letters block. It belongs to SymbolHero’s arrows collection. Copy it with the button, or use the codes and keyboard methods below to type it yourself.

UnicodeU+02C2
HTML˂
˂U+02C2

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+02C2
Decimal706
HTML (hex)˂
HTML (decimal)˂
CSS\02C2
JavaScript\u02C2
Python\u02C2
UTF-8 bytesCB 82
UTF-1602C2
URL-encoded%CB%82

Character details

Official nameMODIFIER LETTER LEFT ARROWHEAD
Unicode blockSpacing Modifier Letters
General categoryModifier Symbol (Sk)
SymbolHero categoryArrows
EmojiNo

How to type ˂

Windows

  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 02C2 then press Alt + X.
  • Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “modifier letter left arrowhead”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

  • Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “modifier letter left arrowhead”, and double-click the result.
  • With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 02C2.

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 “modifier letter left arrowhead” or enter U+02C2.
  • HTML: ˂
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(706)

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Questions

What is the Unicode for ˂?

It is U+02C2 (MODIFIER LETTER LEFT ARROWHEAD), decimal 706.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 02C2 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 “modifier letter left arrowhead”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code?

Use the numeric reference ˂ (or ˂). There is no named entity.