≷
Greater-Than or Less-Than Symbol (≷)
Copy the Greater-Than or Less-Than 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?
≷ (Greater-Than or Less-Than, U+2277) belongs to the Unicode Mathematical Operators block. It is an inequality (order) relation used to compare quantities.
Codes and properties
| Character | ≷ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | GREATER-THAN OR LESS-THAN |
| Code point | U+2277 |
| Decimal | 8823 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ≷ · ≷ |
| CSS | \2277 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2277 |
| Python | \u2277 or \N{GREATER-THAN OR LESS-THAN} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 89 B7 |
| LaTeX | \gtrless |
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
2277then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac (any symbol): switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
2277; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “greater-than or less-than”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
2277, then Space. - HTML:
≷renders as ≷. - LaTeX:
\gtrlessin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ≷ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 2277 and press Alt+X. In any app press Win+. to open the symbol panel, or copy ≷ from this page.
How do I type ≷ on a Mac?
Open the Character Viewer with Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “greater-than or less-than”, or switch to Unicode Hex Input and hold Option while typing 2277.
What is the HTML code for ≷?
Use ≷ (hex) or ≷ (decimal).
What is the LaTeX command for ≷?
Use \gtrless in math mode.
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Reference: Unicode code chart: Mathematical Operators (U+2200–U+22FF)