≶
Less-Than or Greater-Than Symbol (≶)
Copy the Less-Than or Greater-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?
≶ (Less-Than or Greater-Than, U+2276) 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 OR GREATER-THAN |
| Code point | U+2276 |
| Decimal | 8822 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ≶ · ≶ |
| CSS | \2276 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2276 |
| Python | \u2276 or \N{LESS-THAN OR GREATER-THAN} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 89 B6 |
| LaTeX | \lessgtr |
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
2276then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
2276; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “less-than or greater-than”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
2276, then Space. - HTML:
≶renders as ≶. - LaTeX:
\lessgtrin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ≶ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 2276 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 \lessgtr in math mode.