≺
Precedes Symbol (≺)
Copy the Precedes 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 “precedes” in an order relation, and is used for strict preference in economics. Its official Unicode name is PRECEDES.
Codes and properties
| Character | ≺ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | PRECEDES |
| Code point | U+227A |
| Decimal | 8826 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ≺ · ≺ |
| CSS | \227A |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u227A |
| Python | \u227A or \N{PRECEDES} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 89 BA |
| LaTeX | \prec |
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
227Athen press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
227A; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “precedes”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
227a, then Space. - HTML:
≺renders as ≺. - LaTeX:
\precin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ≺ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 227A 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 \prec in math mode.