Precedes Or Equal To Symbol

A symbol from the Math Symbols collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.

Symbol: ≼
Unicode: U+227C
HTML entity: ≼
Category: Math Symbols

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About the precedes or equal to symbol

In mathematical texts, this symbol appears in order theory and related fields to indicate that one element is less than or equal to another within a partially ordered set, or that a given structure precedes another in a specific ordering. It is a relational operator that combines the notion of precedence with equality, often used in contexts where the standard ≤ symbol is reserved for numeric comparisons.

The character belongs to the Mathematical Operators block and is classified as a math symbol, meaning it is intended for use in formal mathematical notation rather than in ordinary prose. Its design typically mirrors the shape of a ≤ sign but with a curved or angled top stroke, visually distinguishing it as a relation between objects in a structured hierarchy.

How to type Precedes Or Equal To

Native keyboard shortcuts for each operating system — derived from the codepoint, so the steps below are always accurate.

Windows

2 options

In Word / Outlook: type 227C then press Alt + X.
Anywhere: press Win + . to open the emoji & symbol picker, then search.

macOS

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Enable “Unicode Hex Input” in System Settings → Keyboard, then hold Option and type 227C.
Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.