Less than or equal to symbol
Copy ≤ with one tap or type it with Alt + 243.
U+2264
Less than or equal to symbol and related symbols
7 symbols, each with its codes and shortcuts.
| Symbol | Name | Code | HTML | Windows | Mac | LaTeX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less-than or equal to | U+2264 | ≤ | Alt + 243 | Option + , | \leq | |
| Less-than or slanted equal to | U+2A7D | ⩽ | \leqslant | |||
| Less-than over equal to | U+2266 | ≦ | \leqq | |||
| Less-than sign | U+003C | < | ||||
| Much less-than | U+226A | ≪ | \ll | |||
| Equal to or less-than | U+22DC | ⋜ | \eqslantless | |||
| Less-than or equivalent to | U+2272 | ≲ | \lesssim |
About the less than or equal to symbol
The ≤ sign means the value on the left is smaller than or the same as the value on the right. x ≤ 5 reads "x is at most 5".
Common uses: inequalities, limits in rules and terms, and filters in data work.
- Unicode name
- Less-Than Or Equal To
- Code point
- U+2264
- Windows
- Alt + 243
- Mac
- Option + ,
Typing ≤ on any device
Copy and paste
Click the big ≤ at the top. It copies instantly.
Windows
Hold Alt and type 243 on the number pad, then let go of Alt. In Word, type 2264 and press Alt + X. Outside Word, open the emoji and symbols panel with Windows key + period.
Mac
Press Option + ,. The Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space) finds any symbol by name.
iPhone and Android
Long press a related key on some keyboards to find ≤. If yours does not have it, copy it here and paste it where you need it.
HTML
Use ≤ or ≤.
LaTeX
Use \leq in math mode.
Questions people ask
How do I type ≤ on a keyboard?
On Windows, hold Alt and type 243 on the number pad. On a Mac, press Option + ,.
What is the HTML code for ≤?
≤ or ≤
What does ≤ mean?
The ≤ sign means the value on the left is smaller than or the same as the value on the right. x ≤ 5 reads "x is at most 5".
Where is ≤ used?
Inequalities, limits in rules and terms, and filters in data work.
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Updated November 13, 2026