≤
Less-Than or Equal To Symbol (≤)
Copy the Less-Than or Equal To symbol ≤ to your clipboard, and see its Unicode code point, HTML entity, LaTeX command and how to type it on any device.
What does ≤ mean?
≤ means “is less than or equal to”: x ≤ 10. Its official Unicode name is LESS-THAN OR EQUAL TO.
Codes and properties
| Character | ≤ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | LESS-THAN OR EQUAL TO |
| Code point | U+2264 |
| Decimal | 8804 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ≤ · ≤ · ≤ |
| CSS | \2264 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2264 |
| Python | \u2264 or \N{LESS-THAN OR EQUAL TO} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 89 A4 |
| LaTeX | \leq |
How to type ≤
- Copy & paste: press the Copy button above, then paste ≤ anywhere — Word, Google Docs, email, chat or code.
- Windows (Word, WordPad, Outlook): type
2264then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Windows Alt code: hold Alt and type
243on the numeric keypad (Num Lock on), then release Alt. Works in Word, Notepad and most desktop apps. - Mac shortcut: press Option+, (US keyboard layout).
- Mac (any symbol): switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
2264; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “less-than or equal to”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
2264, then Space. - HTML:
≤renders as ≤. - LaTeX:
\leqin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ≤ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 2264 and press Alt+X. In any app press Win+. to open the symbol panel, or copy ≤ from this page. You can also hold Alt and type 243 on the numeric keypad.
How do I type ≤ on a Mac?
Press Option + , on a US keyboard layout, or open the Character Viewer with Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search for it.
What is the HTML code for ≤?
Use ≤ or ≤ (hex) or ≤ (decimal).
What is the LaTeX command for ≤?
Use \leq in math mode.
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Reference: Unicode code chart: Mathematical Operators (U+2200–U+22FF)