U+2AAF · Supplemental Mathematical Operators
Precedes Above Single-Line Equals Sign ⪯
Precedes Above Single-Line Equals Sign is the Unicode character U+2AAF (official name “PRECEDES ABOVE SINGLE-LINE EQUALS SIGN”) 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.
Character codes
| Unicode code point | U+2AAF | |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 10927 | |
| HTML named entity | ⪯ | |
| HTML (hex) | ⪯ | |
| HTML (decimal) | ⪯ | |
| CSS | \2AAF | |
| JavaScript | \u2AAF | |
| Python | \u2AAF | |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 AA AF | |
| UTF-16 | 2AAF | |
| URL-encoded | %E2%AA%AF |
Character details
| Official name | PRECEDES ABOVE SINGLE-LINE EQUALS SIGN |
|---|---|
| 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
2AAFthen press Alt + X. - Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “precedes above single-line equals sign”, then Select and Copy.
Mac
- Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “precedes above single-line equals sign”, and double-click the result.
- With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type
2AAF.
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 “precedes above single-line equals sign” or enter
U+2AAF. - HTML:
⪯or⪯ - Excel / Google Sheets:
=UNICHAR(10927)
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Questions
What is the Unicode for ⪯?
It is U+2AAF (PRECEDES ABOVE SINGLE-LINE EQUALS SIGN), decimal 10927.
Is there a Windows Alt code for it?
No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 2AAF 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 “precedes above single-line equals sign”, or copy it from this page.
What is the HTML code?
Use the named entity ⪯ or the numeric reference ⪯.