≨
Less-Than but Not Equal to Symbol (≨)
Copy the Less-Than but Not 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?
≨ (Less-Than but Not Equal to, U+2268) belongs to the Unicode Mathematical Operators block. It is a negated relation, stating that the relationship it names does not hold.
Codes and properties
| Character | ≨ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | LESS-THAN BUT NOT EQUAL TO |
| Code point | U+2268 |
| Decimal | 8808 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ≨ · ≨ |
| CSS | \2268 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2268 |
| Python | \u2268 or \N{LESS-THAN BUT NOT EQUAL TO} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 89 A8 |
| LaTeX | \lneqq |
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
2268then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
2268; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “less-than but not equal to”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
2268, then Space. - HTML:
≨renders as ≨. - LaTeX:
\lneqqin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ≨ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 2268 and press Alt+X. In any app press Win+. to open the symbol panel, or copy ≨ from this page.
What is the HTML code for ≨?
Use ≨ (hex) or ≨ (decimal).
What is the LaTeX command for ≨?
Use \lneqq in math mode.