Less-than Or Greater-than Symbol
≶ is a math relation symbol meaning “less-than or greater-than.”
U+2276
The symbol “≶” is read as “less-than or greater-than.” It’s commonly used to express a relationship where two values are not equal and one is either less than or greater than the other. You can copy it directly or use the provided Unicode and code escapes.
Less-than Or Greater-than Symbol Meaning
≶ (Unicode U+2276, HTML entity ≶) is the “less-than or greater-than” relation symbol. In typical mathematical usage, it indicates that a value is either less than or greater than another—often corresponding to “not equal” in inequality-style statements. Unlike a plain “<” or “>”, this symbol captures both possibilities in one character. It can appear in sets of comparisons, logic or constraint text, and formal expressions where you want to emphasize that equality is excluded without writing two separate inequalities.
Common uses
- •Expressing “not equal” style comparisons in concise math notation
- •Writing constraints like “x ≶ y” in worksheets, proofs, or tutoring materials
- •Labeling logic or rule conditions in programming documentation and specs
- •Formatting comparative statements in engineering notes or data validation rules
- •Designing infographics or UI hints that indicate “different from”
Examples
≶ Less-than or Greater-than Symbol
- ≶Let a ≶ b indicate a is not equal to b.
- ≶If x ≶ 5, then x is not equal to 5.
- ≶The condition p ≶ q means p and q are different.
- ≶Update the record when n ≶ previous_n.
- ≶In this rule, t ≶ u requires t ≠ u.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2276 | |
| HTML Entity | ≶ | |
| HTML Code | ≶ | |
| CSS | \2276 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8822 | |
| Decimal | 8822 |
How to type Less-than Or Greater-than Symbol (≶)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8822 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2276 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2276. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2276, 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 ≶ mean?
≶ means “less-than or greater-than,” typically used to indicate that one value is different from another (not equal).
Where can I use the symbol ≶?
You can use it in math expressions, logic conditions, documentation, worksheets, and design/UI text where you want to express “not equal” without writing both inequalities.
How do I copy and paste ≶?
Copy the character directly from this page. It is the Unicode symbol U+2276 (LESS-THAN OR GREATER-THAN).
What are the Unicode and code escapes for ≶?
Unicode: U+2276. HTML entity: ≶. CSS escape: \\2276. JavaScript escape: \\u{2276}.