HTML Entity for Less Than Over Equal To (≦)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Less Than Over Equal To (≦) symbol in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, named entity, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+2266 (LESS-THAN OVER EQUAL TO) in the Mathematical Operators block (U+2200–U+22FF).
Render it with ≦, ≦, ≦, or CSS escape \2266. It is a typographic variant of less-than-or-equal: the equal sign appears above the less-than stroke (versus ≤ where equal is below). For the common symbol use ≤ for ≤ (U+2264). Mirror: Greater Than Over Equal To (≧).
⚡ Quick Reference — Less Than Over Equal To
U+2266Mathematical Operators
≦Hexadecimal reference
≦Decimal reference
≦Most readable option
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+2266
Hex code ≦
HTML code ≦
Named entity ≦
CSS code \2266
Meaning Less-than over equal-to
Common alt. ≤ = U+2264 (≤)
Related U+2267 = greater-than over equal (≧)Complete HTML Example
A simple example showing the Less Than Over Equal To (≦) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, the named entity, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\2266";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol (hex): ≦</p>
<p>Symbol (decimal): ≦</p>
<p>Symbol (named): ≦</p>
<p id="point">Symbol (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Less Than Over Equal To symbol (≦) is supported in modern browsers with a math-capable font:
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See the Less Than Over Equal To symbol (≦) in inequality contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
≦ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 2266 to display the symbol. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
≦ uses the decimal Unicode value 8806 to display the same character.
Named Entity
≦ is the semantic named entity for ≦—readable in source HTML and part of the HTML5 character set.
CSS Entity
\2266 is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Same visual result
All four methods produce the glyph: ≦. Unicode U+2266 is in Mathematical Operators. Mirror: Greater Than Over Equal To (U+2267). Previous: Less Than Or Greater Than.
Use Cases
The Less Than Over Equal To symbol (≦) is commonly used in:
Inequalities with equal above less-than in equations, proofs, and algebra.
Document ordering constraints, bounds, and inequalities in software and math docs.
Formal definitions and proofs in mathematics, optimization, and computer science.
Partial orders and “less than or equal to” relations in formal notation.
Explain comparison operators and bounds in tutorials and algorithm descriptions.
Equation renderers, calculators, or math-heavy web applications.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
≦for readable source markup - Use
≤(≤) when the common less-than-or-equal form is sufficient - Use math fonts (Cambria Math, Noto Sans Math) for reliable rendering
- Distinguish ≦ from ≤ based on your notation convention
- Serve pages with UTF-8 (
<meta charset="utf-8">)
Don’t
- Assume ≦ and ≤ are interchangeable in all contexts
- Confuse
≦with≤(different code points) - Put CSS escape
\2266in HTML text nodes - Rely on the symbol alone for screen reader users
- Assume every system font renders Mathematical Operators clearly
Key Takeaways
Three HTML references plus CSS all render ≦
≦ ≦ ≦For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\2266Unicode U+2266 — LESS-THAN OVER EQUAL TO
Prefer ≦ for readability; use ≤ for common ≤
Previous: Less Than Or Greater Than Next: Less Than With Dot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
≦ (hex), ≦ (decimal), ≦ (named), or \2266 in CSS content. All produce ≦.U+2266 (LESS-THAN OVER EQUAL TO). Mathematical Operators block (U+2200–U+22FF). Hex 2266, decimal 8806. Named entity: ≦.≦ is the named HTML entity for ≦. It is part of the HTML5 named character set and the most readable option in source markup.≤, U+2264) is the common less-than-or-equal with the equal sign below the less-than. ≦ (≦, U+2266) is a typographic variant with equal above the less-than stroke. Both express similar ordering relations; choose based on your notation convention.Explore More HTML Entities!
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