| HTML | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|
| ≤ |
≤≤U+2264 |
Less Than or Equal Symbol The Less Than or Equal Symbol, denoted as ≤, is used in mathematics, computer science, and engineering to indicate that one value is less than or equal to another. |
| ≥ |
≥≥U+2265 |
Greater Than or Equal To Symbol Indicates that one value is greater than or equal to another. |
| < |
<<U+3C |
Less Than Symbol Indicates that one value is less than another. |
| = |
=U+3D |
Equal Symbol Represents equality between two sets or mathematical expressions. |
| > |
>>U+3E |
Greater Than Symbol Indicates that one value is greater than another. |
| ≠ |
≠≠U+2260 |
Not Equal Symbol Used to indicate that two values or expressions are not equal. |
What is the Less Than or Equal Symbol?
The Less Than or Equal Symbol, represented by ≤, signifies that one value is either less than or equivalent to another value. For example, in the inequality 5 ≤ 8, the symbol ≤ indicates that 5 is less than or equal to 8.
Symbol Variants in Google Sheets, Excel, and Programming
In spreadsheet software and programming languages, the "less than or equal" operator may be represented differently:
- Google Sheets and Excel: Both commonly use the "less than or equal" operator as
<=. - Python, Java, C/C++, and JavaScript: These languages also represent the "less than or equal" operator as
<=.
How to Type the Less Than or Equal Symbol Using Keyboard Shortcuts, Alt Codes, and LaTeX
- Windows: Hold down the Alt key and type
8804on the numeric keypad, then release the Alt key. - Mac: Press Option + ,.
- Linux: Press Ctrl + Shift + u, then type
2264and press Enter. - HTML: Use the named entity
≤or the numeric entity≤. - LaTeX: To type the Less Than or Equal Symbol in LaTeX, use the command
\leq.
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