HTML Entity for Not Greater Than (≯)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+226F

HTML Entity for not greater than (U+226F) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is the Not Greater Than Entity?

Not greater than (≯) is the Mathematical Operators character at Unicode U+226F (NOT GREATER-THAN). It states that a value is not greater than another — for example x ≯ y.

Remember

Character     ≯
Unicode       U+226F
Named entity  &ngt;  (also &ngtr;, &NotGreater;)
Hex entity    &#x226F;
Decimal       &#8815;
CSS escape    \226F
Affirmative   &gt; (>, U+003E)

Named, hex, decimal, CSS, and a typed character all produce the same glyph: ≯. Prefer &ngt; in HTML source for clarity.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Named entity	`&ngt;`	HTML markup (also `&ngtr;`)
Hex entity	`≯`	HTML markup
Decimal entity	`≯`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\226F`	Stylesheet `content`
Direct character	`≯`	UTF-8 HTML text

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Readable HTML source	`&ngt;` or `&ngtr;`
Numeric entity required	`≯` or `≯`
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\226F"`
Greater than >	`>` — see Greater Than
Less than or equal ≤	`≤` (related but not identical meaning)

See it

Live Preview

Not greater than in comparison contexts.

Relation x ≯ y

Large glyph ≯

Named entity &ngt; → ≯

vs > / ≤ ≯ | > | ≤

With entities Named: ≯ | Hex: ≯ | Decimal: ≯

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows this symbol with named, hex, decimal, and CSS forms. Use View Output or open the live editor.

Named + Hex + Decimal + CSS

Four ways to produce ≯ in a single document.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Not Greater Than (&ngt;)</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\226F";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Named Entity: &ngt;</p>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x226F;</p>
  <p>Using HTML Code: &#8815;</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p>Example: 3 &ngt; 5</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Named: &ngt; (or &ngtr;) is the clearest HTML form and renders ≯.

2. Hex: U+226F → ≯ in HTML. Same result as the named entity.

3. Decimal: same code point as 8815 → ≯. Same result as hex.

4. CSS: use \226F in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ≯ after the paragraph text.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with the not-greater-than entity.

Pair

`&ngt;` ≠ `>`

&ngt; is the negation. > is the affirmative greater than (>).

Look-alikes

Not `≤` or `&nlt;`

≤ is ≤ (less than or equal). &nlt; is ≮ (not less than). “Not greater” is not always interchangeable with ≤.

Aliases

`&ngt;` = `&ngtr;`

Both (and &NotGreater;) map to U+226F. Pick one and stay consistent.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\226F belongs in CSS. &ngt; / ≯ / ≯ belong in HTML.

Encoding

Declare UTF-8

If you paste ≯ directly, keep <meta charset="UTF-8"> so the file is not misread.

Semicolon

End references

Always finish with ; — write &ngt;, not &ngt.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Not greater than (U+226F) and its entity forms (&ngt;, ≯, ≯, CSS \\226F) are supported in all modern browsers. Glyph availability depends on the font.

✓ Universal encoding

Not Greater Than (&ngt;)

Encode with named, hex, decimal, or CSS escape — or paste ≯ directly in UTF-8 HTML.

100% Browser coverage

Google Chrome Supported

Yes

Microsoft Edge Supported

Yes

Mozilla Firefox Supported

Yes

Apple Safari Supported

Yes

Opera Supported

Yes

Internet Explorer All versions

Yes

U+226F Full support

Bottom line: Prefer &ngt; (or &ngtr;) for readable HTML. Use \\226F only inside CSS content.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: this character is U+226F (decimal 8815).
HTML: prefer &ngt; (alias &ngtr;) — or use ≯ / ≯.
CSS: use \226F inside content for generated text.
Watch out: &ngt; ≠ > ≠ ≤.

One line: U+226F → &ngt; / ≯ / ≯ / CSS \226F.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display not greater than (≯) in HTML using entities?

Use &ngt; or &ngtr; (named), ≯ (hex), ≯ (decimal), type ≯ in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \226F in content. All render ≯. Prefer &ngt; in HTML source.

What is the Unicode value for ngt?

U+226F (NOT GREATER-THAN). Hex 226F, decimal 8815. It belongs to the Mathematical Operators block (U+2200–U+22FF).

Is there a named HTML entity for U+226F?

Yes. HTML5 defines &ngt;, &ngtr;, and &NotGreater; (aliases for the same character). Related: > for > (U+003E).

When should I use this HTML entity?

Use it when a value is not greater than another (e.g. x ≯ y). Prefer &ngt; for readable source. Note that x ≯ y means “not greater,” which is not always the same as writing ≤ in every context — pick the symbol your notation requires.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+226F?

HTML entities (&ngt;, ≯, or ≯) go in markup. The CSS escape \226F is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ≯.

How is ≯ different from ≤ or ≮?

≤ (U+2264, ≤) means less than or equal. ≮ (U+226E, &nlt;) means not less than. ≯ (&ngt;) specifically means not greater than — do not substitute one for another.

Did you know?

Not greater than (≯) is Unicode U+226F (decimal 8815) — NOT GREATER-THAN in Mathematical Operators. HTML5 provides &ngt;, &ngtr;, and &NotGreater; (same glyph). It negates greater than (>, >, U+003E). Related: &nlt; (≮, not less than) and ≤ (≤, less than or equal).

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