≦

Math Operator 99

Unicode
U+2266
Category
Math
HTML Entity
≦
CSS
\2266
The ≦ symbol, officially known as 'Less-Than Over Equal To,' is a mathematical operator indicating that one value is smaller than or exactly equal to another. Unlike the standard '≤' symbol, this variant features a full two-line equals sign beneath the less-than angle, a typographic style predominantly used in Japanese mathematics and East Asian typesetting. Beyond strict equations, you might also spot it online acting as a stylized mouth or eye in Japanese text-based emoticons (kaomoji).

How to Type

Windows
Alt + 8806 (on Numpad) or Win + . then search 'less-than'
macOS
Control + Command + Space then search 'less-than over equal to'
Linux
Ctrl + Shift + U then type 2266 and press Enter
HTML
≦ or ≦

In Programming

Mainstream programming languages rely on the standard `<=` ASCII sequence for logic operations, meaning ≦ is rarely used in actual source code. It primarily appears in math rendering engines like LaTeX (using the command `\leqq`), specialized typography, or localized technical documentation.

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Tags

East Asian inequality sign East Asian typesetting symbol Japanese math symbol comparison inequality kaomoji eyes less than equal two lines less than over equal mathematics ordering ≦ HTML entity ≦ emoticon ≦ kaomoji ≦ vs ≤

Related Symbols

± Plus Minus Sign × Multiplication Sign ÷ Division Sign ≠ Not Equal To ≈ Approximately Equal To ∞ Infinity √ Square Root ∑ Summation ∫ Integral π Pi ≤ Less Than or Equal To ≥ Greater Than or Equal To