≮
Not Less-Than Symbol (≮)
Copy the Not 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?
≮ (Not Less-Than, U+226E) belongs to the Unicode Mathematical Operators block. It is the negated form of < (less-than sign): a slash through a relation symbol means the relation does not hold.
Codes and properties
| Character | ≮ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | NOT LESS-THAN |
| Code point | U+226E |
| Decimal | 8814 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ≮ · ≮ |
| CSS | \226E |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u226E |
| Python | \u226E or \N{NOT LESS-THAN} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 89 AE |
| LaTeX | \nless |
| Decomposition | < (U+003C) + ̸ (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
226Ethen press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
226E; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “not less-than”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
226e, then Space. - HTML:
≮renders as ≮. - LaTeX:
\nlessin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ≮ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 226E 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 \nless in math mode.