U+226A · Mathematical Operators
Much Less-Than ≪
Much Less-Than is the Unicode character U+226A (official name “MUCH LESS-THAN”) 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+226A
HTML≪
≪U+226A
Character codes
| Unicode code point | U+226A | |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 8810 | |
| HTML named entity | ≪ | |
| HTML (hex) | ≪ | |
| HTML (decimal) | ≪ | |
| CSS | \226A | |
| JavaScript | \u226A | |
| Python | \u226A | |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 89 AA | |
| UTF-16 | 226A | |
| URL-encoded | %E2%89%AA |
Character details
| Official name | MUCH LESS-THAN |
|---|---|
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| General category | Math Symbol (Sm) |
| SymbolHero category | Math Symbols |
| Emoji | No |
How to type ≪
Windows
- In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type
226Athen press Alt + X. - Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “much less-than”, then Select and Copy.
Mac
- Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “much less-than”, and double-click the result.
- With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type
226A.
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 “much less-than” or enter
U+226A. - HTML:
≪or≪ - Excel / Google Sheets:
=UNICHAR(8810)
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Questions
What is the Unicode for ≪?
It is U+226A (MUCH LESS-THAN), decimal 8810.
Is there a Windows Alt code for it?
No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 226A 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 “much less-than”, or copy it from this page.
What is the HTML code?
Use the named entity ≪ or the numeric reference ≪.