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Does Not Precede Symbol (⊀)

Copy the Does Not Precede 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?

⊀ (Does Not Precede, U+2280) belongs to the Unicode Mathematical Operators block. It is the negated form of ≺ (precedes): a slash through a relation symbol means the relation does not hold.

Codes and properties

Character⊀
Unicode nameDOES NOT PRECEDE
Code pointU+2280
Decimal8832
Unicode blockMathematical Operators
HTML entity⊀ · ⊀
CSS\2280
JavaScript / JSON\u2280
Python\u2280 or \N{DOES NOT PRECEDE}
UTF-8 bytesE2 8A 80
LaTeX\nprec
Decomposition≺ (U+227A) + ̸ (U+0338)

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 2280 then 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 2280; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “does not precede”.
  • Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 2280, then Space.
  • HTML: ⊀ renders as ⊀.
  • LaTeX: \nprec in math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).

Frequently asked questions

How do I type ⊀ on Windows?

In Microsoft Word type 2280 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 “does not precede”, or switch to Unicode Hex Input and hold Option while typing 2280.

What is the HTML code for ⊀?

Use ⊀ (hex) or ⊀ (decimal).

What is the LaTeX command for ⊀?

Use \nprec in math mode.

Related symbols

≺Precedes⊁Does Not Succeed≿Succeeds or Equivalent to⊂Subset Of≾Precedes or Equivalent to⊃Superset Of≽Succeeds or Equal to⊄Not a Subset Of≼Precedes or Equal to

Keep exploring

Reference: Unicode code chart: Mathematical Operators (U+2200–U+22FF)