≻
Succeeds Symbol (≻)
Copy the Succeeds 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 “succeeds” in an order relation, and is used for strict preference in economics. Its official Unicode name is SUCCEEDS.
Codes and properties
| Character | ≻ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | SUCCEEDS |
| Code point | U+227B |
| Decimal | 8827 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ≻ · ≻ |
| CSS | \227B |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u227B |
| Python | \u227B or \N{SUCCEEDS} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 89 BB |
| LaTeX | \succ |
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
227Bthen press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
227B; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “succeeds”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
227b, then Space. - HTML:
≻renders as ≻. - LaTeX:
\succin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ≻ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 227B 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 \succ in math mode.