≼
Precedes or Equal to Symbol (≼)
Copy the Precedes or Equal to 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?
≼ (Precedes or Equal to, U+227C) belongs to the Unicode Mathematical Operators block. It is an order relation used in order theory, and for preference relations in economics and decision theory.
Codes and properties
| Character | ≼ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | PRECEDES OR EQUAL TO |
| Code point | U+227C |
| Decimal | 8828 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ≼ · ≼ |
| CSS | \227C |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u227C |
| Python | \u227C or \N{PRECEDES OR EQUAL TO} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 89 BC |
| LaTeX | \preccurlyeq |
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
227Cthen press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
227C; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “precedes or equal to”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
227c, then Space. - HTML:
≼renders as ≼. - LaTeX:
\preccurlyeqin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ≼ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 227C 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 \preccurlyeq in math mode.