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Less-Than with Dot Symbol (⋖)
Copy the Less-Than with Dot 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?
⋖ (Less-Than with Dot, U+22D6) belongs to the Unicode Mathematical Operators block. It is an inequality (order) relation used to compare quantities.
Codes and properties
| Character | ⋖ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | LESS-THAN WITH DOT |
| Code point | U+22D6 |
| Decimal | 8918 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ⋖ · ⋖ |
| CSS | \22D6 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u22D6 |
| Python | \u22D6 or \N{LESS-THAN WITH DOT} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 8B 96 |
| LaTeX | \lessdot |
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
22D6then 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
22D6; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “less-than with dot”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
22d6, then Space. - HTML:
⋖renders as ⋖. - LaTeX:
\lessdotin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ⋖ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 22D6 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 “less-than with dot”, or switch to Unicode Hex Input and hold Option while typing 22D6.
What is the HTML code for ⋖?
Use ⋖ (hex) or ⋖ (decimal).
What is the LaTeX command for ⋖?
Use \lessdot in math mode.
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Reference: Unicode code chart: Mathematical Operators (U+2200–U+22FF)