Double-line Slanted Less-than Or Equal To Symbol
⫹ is a math relation symbol: double-line slanted less-than or equal to (U+2AF9).
U+2AF9
The symbol ⫹ is a specialized mathematical relation sign. It’s useful when you need a “less-than or equal to” style indicator with a double-line slanted form. Copy it easily with the provided code point and escapes.
Double-line Slanted Less-than Or Equal To Symbol Meaning
⫹ is Unicode character U+2AF9, named “DOUBLE-LINE SLANTED LESS-THAN OR EQUAL TO.” In mathematical writing, it functions as a relation operator comparable to “less-than or equal to,” but with a distinct double-line slanted styling. You may encounter it in technical documents, typeset math, or when specific notation requires this exact glyph. Use it when you want to visually distinguish a particular inequality variant (for example, in specialized logic, set theory notation, or formatted proofs) rather than using the more common plain ≤ symbol.
Common uses
- •Writing or typesetting specialized math inequalities in documents
- •Labeling conditions in formal logic or proof-style text
- •Representing a “less-than or equal to” relation in custom notation
- •Designing educational graphics or worksheet equations
- •Creating consistent symbol styling in math-focused UI/typography
Examples
⫹ Double-line slanted less-than or equal to
- ⫹Let x ⫹ y represent a restricted inequality condition.
- ⫹For all n ⫹ 10, the bound holds.
- ⫹We require a ⫹ b before applying the next step.
- ⫹If t ⫹ s, then the constraint is satisfied.
- ⫹The set includes values x ⫹ k.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2AF9 | |
| HTML Entity | ⫹ | |
| HTML Code | ⫹ | |
| CSS | \2AF9 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11001 | |
| Decimal | 11001 |
How to type Double-line Slanted Less-than Or Equal To Symbol (⫹)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11001 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2AF9 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2AF9. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2af9, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ⫹ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Double-line Slanted Less-than Or Equal To symbol mean?
⫹ is Unicode character U+2AF9, named “DOUBLE-LINE SLANTED LESS-THAN OR EQUAL TO.” In mathematical writing, it functions as a relation operator comparable to “less-than or equal to,” but with a distinct double-line slanted styling. You may encounter it in technical documents, typeset math, or when specific notation requires this exact glyph. Use it when you want to visually distinguish a particular inequality variant (for example, in specialized logic, set theory notation, or formatted proofs) rather than using the more common plain ≤ symbol.
What Unicode character is ⫹?
⫹ is Unicode U+2AF9, named “DOUBLE-LINE SLANTED LESS-THAN OR EQUAL TO.”
How can I copy ⫹ reliably in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⫹ (from the symbol’s provided html_entity).
What escapes can I use in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\2AF9. JavaScript escape: \\u{2AF9}.
Is ⫹ the same as the common ≤ symbol?
They are related, but ⫹ is a distinct, specialized glyph. If you need the exact double-line slanted form, use U+2AF9 rather than the plain ≤ character.