⊰
Precedes Under Relation Symbol (⊰)
Copy the Precedes Under Relation 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 Under Relation, U+22B0) 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 UNDER RELATION |
| Code point | U+22B0 |
| Decimal | 8880 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ⊰ · ⊰ |
| CSS | \22B0 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u22B0 |
| Python | \u22B0 or \N{PRECEDES UNDER RELATION} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 8A B0 |
| LaTeX | paste ⊰ with unicode-math (XeLaTeX/LuaLaTeX) |
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
22B0then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
22B0; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “precedes under relation”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
22b0, then Space. - HTML:
⊰renders as ⊰. - LaTeX: standard LaTeX has no dedicated command; compile with XeLaTeX or LuaLaTeX and the unicode-math package, then paste ⊰ directly.
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ⊰ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 22B0 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 ⊰?
There is no standard command; use XeLaTeX or LuaLaTeX with unicode-math and paste ⊰ directly.