Less-Than Or Equal To
Most keyboards skip the less-than or equal to entirely, which is why it gets copied instead of typed. This one lives at code point U+2264 and belongs to the math group; click it above to copy, or use the table below for the HTML, CSS and JavaScript equivalents.
| Symbol | ≤ | |
|---|---|---|
| Unicode | U+2264 | |
| Name | Less-Than Or Equal To | |
| HTML (named) | ≤ | |
| HTML (decimal) | ≤ | |
| HTML (hex) | ≤ | |
| CSS content | \2264 | |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2264 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | 0xE2 0x89 0xA4 | |
| UTF-16 units | 0x2264 |
How to type the less-than or equal to symbol
- Copy and paste: click the ≤ at the top of this page, then paste with Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac). This is the fastest route on any device.
- HTML: write
≤or the named entity≤in your markup. - CSS: use
content: "\2264"in a::beforeor::afterrule. - JavaScript: the escape
\u2264produces this character in a string.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the less-than or equal to symbol?
Click the ≤ above or the copy button and it is placed on your clipboard. Paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V. It is a real text character, so it works in documents, chats and code.
What is the Unicode code point for less-than or equal to?
The less-than or equal to has the Unicode code point U+2264. In HTML you can write it as ≤ or ≤, or with the named entity ≤.
Can I use the less-than or equal to symbol in HTML and CSS?
Yes. In HTML write ≤ or the named entity ≤, and in CSS use content: "\2264" inside a ::before or ::after rule. The code table on this page has copy buttons for both.
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