≪
Much Less-Than Symbol (≪)
Copy the Much 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?
≪ means “is much less than”, used in physics approximations (v ≪ c). Its official Unicode name is MUCH LESS-THAN.
Codes and properties
| Character | ≪ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | MUCH LESS-THAN |
| Code point | U+226A |
| Decimal | 8810 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ≪ · ≪ |
| CSS | \226A |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u226A |
| Python | \u226A or \N{MUCH LESS-THAN} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 89 AA |
| LaTeX | \ll |
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
226Athen press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
226A; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “much less-than”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
226a, then Space. - HTML:
≪renders as ≪. - LaTeX:
\llin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ≪ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 226A 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 \ll in math mode.