Less Than With Dot (⋖) is the Mathematical Operators character at Unicode U+22D6 (LESS-THAN WITH DOT). It is a less-than sign with a centered dot — used in specialized order and math notation.
Remember
Character ⋖
Unicode U+22D6
Named entity ⋖ or ⋖
Hex entity ⋖
Decimal ⋖
CSS escape \22D6
Not the same < (<) · ≤ (≤) · ⋗ (⋗)
Prefer ⋖ or ⋖ in HTML. Alternatives: ⋖ or ⋖. For plain less-than text, use < instead.
Using Named: ⋖
Using Alias: ⋖
Using Hex Code: ⋖
Using HTML Code: ⋖
Using CSS Entity: ⋖
a ⋖ b
How It Works
1. Named:⋖ and ⋖ are HTML5 names for U+22D6 → ⋖. Prefer these for readable source.
2. Hex:U+22D6 → ⋖ in HTML. Same glyph as named.
3. Decimal: same code point as 8918 → ⋖.
4. CSS: use \22D6 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ⋖ after the paragraph text.
5. Look-alikes:< is plain <; ⋗ is the greater-than-with-dot mirror.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with Less Than With Dot.
Look-alikes
⋖ ≠ <
Plain less-than is < (U+003C). Use this entity only when the dotted form is required.
Pair
Mirror is ⋗
Greater-than with dot is U+22D7 — use ⋗, not a CSS flip of this glyph.
Inequality
Not the same as ≤
≤ means less-than or equal. ⋖ is a different dotted less-than relation.
Fonts
Math glyph coverage
Most modern fonts include U+22D6, but verify on target devices if the symbol is critical.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\22D6 belongs in CSS. ⋖ / ⋖ / ⋖ belong in HTML.
A11y
Add nearby words
Pair the glyph with label text (for example a ⋖ b) or use aria-label when it stands alone.
Semicolon
End references
Always finish with ; — write ⋖, not <dot.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Less Than With Dot (U+22D6) and its entity forms (⋖, ⋖, ⋖, ⋖, CSS \\22D6) are supported in all modern browsers. Glyph coverage depends on the font.
✓ Universal encoding
Less Than With Dot (⋖)
Encode with named, hex, decimal, or CSS escape — or type ⋖ directly in UTF-8 HTML.
100%Browser coverage
Google ChromeSupported
Yes
Microsoft EdgeSupported
Yes
Mozilla FirefoxSupported
Yes
Apple SafariSupported
Yes
OperaSupported
Yes
Internet ExplorerIE 9+
Yes*
U+22D6Full support
Bottom line: Prefer ⋖ or ⋖ for readable HTML. Use \\22D6 only inside CSS content.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: this symbol is U+22D6 (decimal 8918).
HTML: prefer ⋖ or ⋖ — also ⋖ / ⋖.
Use ⋖ or ⋖ (named), ⋖ (hex), ⋖ (decimal), or the CSS escape \22D6 in the content property. All render ⋖ when the font supports Mathematical Operators.
U+22D6 (LESS-THAN WITH DOT). Hex 22D6, decimal 8918. It belongs to Mathematical Operators (U+2200–U+22FF).
Yes. HTML5 defines ⋖ and ⋖ for U+22D6. Prefer ⋖ or ⋖ for readable math markup.
Use it in formal math when a dotted less-than relation is required. Prefer named entities for readable source. For plain < or ≤, use < or ≤ instead.
HTML entities (⋖, ⋖, ⋖, or ⋖) go in markup. The CSS escape \22D6 is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ⋖.
< is plain less-than (U+003C). ⋖ (U+22D6) adds a dot beside the less-than. ⋗ (U+22D7) is the greater-than-with-dot mirror.
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Less Than With Dot is Unicode U+22D6 (decimal 8918) — LESS-THAN WITH DOT in Mathematical Operators. HTML5 named entities: ⋖ and ⋖. Mirror form: ⋗ (U+22D7). Do not confuse it with plain < (<) or ≤ (≤).
