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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 nameLESS-THAN WITH DOT
Code pointU+22D6
Decimal8918
Unicode blockMathematical Operators
HTML entity⋖ · ⋖
CSS\22D6
JavaScript / JSON\u22D6
Python\u22D6 or \N{LESS-THAN WITH DOT}
UTF-8 bytesE2 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 22D6 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 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: \lessdot in 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.

Related symbols

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