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Not Less-Than Symbol ≮

The not-less-than symbol ≮ is U+226E NOT LESS-THAN and negates the relation a < b.

Character
Unicode
U+226E
HTML
&nlt;

No Less Than Symbol Copy and Paste

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What Is the No Less Than Symbol?

The not-less-than symbol ≮ is U+226E NOT LESS-THAN and negates the relation a < b.

mathematical logic

order theory

proofs

technical specifications

symbol references

No Less Than Symbol Variants and Related Forms

Greater-than or equal-to

common real-number equivalent

Not greater-than

opposite negation

Less-than

positive relation

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How to Type the No Less Than Symbol

Choose your device or app to insert the no less than symbol without copying it from another page.

No Less Than Symbol on Windows

Copy ≮ from this page or enter the complete Unicode sequence U+226E in a Unicode-aware editor.

No Less Than Symbol on Mac

Open Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space and search for the character name, or copy ≮ from this page.

No Less Than Symbol on iPhone and iPad

Tap the copy button for ≮, paste it into the target app, and save a text replacement when repeated use is needed.

No Less Than Symbol on Android

Tap the copy button for ≮, paste it into the target app, and add it to a personal dictionary when appropriate.

No Less Than Symbol on Chromebook

Copy ≮ as the complete sequence U+226E so every component remains in order.

No Less Than Symbol on Microsoft Word

Use Insert > Symbol or paste ≮; for multi-character notation, keep the complete sequence together.

No Less Than Symbol on Google Docs

Use Insert > Special characters and search by name, or paste ≮ from this page.

No Less Than Symbol Unicode and HTML Codes

Use these values when you need the no less than symbol in HTML, CSS, source code, or a character reference.

Unicode U+226E
Unicode name NOT LESS-THAN
HTML entity &nlt;
HTML decimal
HTML hex
CSS escape 226E

How to Use and Format the No Less Than Symbol

Format ≮ according to the specific role defined for Not Less-Than Symbol. The not-less-than symbol ≮ is U+226E NOT LESS-THAN and negates the relation a < b. The encoded form is U+226E, with the Unicode character names NOT LESS-THAN. Preserve the complete sequence, including capitalization, combining marks, superscripts, punctuation, and unit letters. In mathematical logic, introduce the notation before the reader must interpret it; in order theory, retain the convention used by the source document; and in proofs, verify that the chosen font supports every component.

This page covers ≮ as an encoded negated inequality. It is not automatically equivalent to ≥ in every ordered structure, and it is not the text sequence “!<”. Use readable surrounding wording when the mark communicates direction, status, quantity, relationship, category, or access. For web publishing, prefer selectable UTF-8 text, test copy-and-paste behavior, and provide an accessible name if the surrounding sentence does not already identify Not Less-Than Symbol. Check the final output in the actual website, document, spreadsheet, equation editor, export format, and assistive-technology workflow rather than approving a merely similar-looking glyph.

  • In mathematical logic, define ≮ as Not Less-Than Symbol before relying on the symbol alone.

  • For order theory, preserve the full encoded sequence U+226E; do not drop combining marks, superscripts, or component letters.

  • When preparing proofs, apply this intent boundary: This page covers ≮ as an encoded negated inequality. It is not automatically equivalent to ≥ in every ordered structure, and it is not the text sequence “!<”.

  • In technical specifications, compare ≮ with ≥ and choose the form whose meaning matches the source.

  • Encode Not Less-Than Symbol as UTF-8 or the numeric references ≮ and ≮ so the published form remains searchable and selectable.

  • Give ≮ the readable label “Not Less-Than Symbol” wherever the surrounding content does not already state the meaning.

  • Test no less than symbol in the final font, mobile layout, copy workflow, PDF export, and screen-reader output before release.

No Less Than Symbol Examples

  • a ≮ b
  • x ≮ 0
  • p ≮ q
  • Result ≮ limit
  • Assume m ≮ n
  • Unicode sequence for Not Less-Than Symbol: U+226E
  • HTML decimal: ≮
  • HTML hexadecimal: ≮
  • CSS escapes: 226E
  • Accessible text label: Not Less-Than Symbol

Common No Less Than Symbol Mistakes

  • Using ≥ where ≮ is required changes the intended meaning of Not Less-Than Symbol.
  • Dropping part of U+226E while copying no less than symbol.
  • Treating ≮ as interchangeable with ≯ without checking the domain convention.
  • Leaving ≮ unexplained in mathematical logic when readers may assign another meaning.
  • Assuming every font or emoji renderer will display Not Less-Than Symbol exactly like the preview.
  • Converting ≮ into an image even though selectable text is appropriate for this use.
  • Ignoring this boundary: This page covers ≮ as an encoded negated inequality. It is not automatically equivalent to ≥ in every ordered structure, and it is not the text sequence “!<”.
  • Using ≮ as the only accessible name of a control, formula token, diagram item, status, or technical label.

More About the No Less Than Symbol

On this page, Not Less-Than Symbol means the text sequence ≮. Web serialization should retain ≮ without visual substitution, including ≮ and ≮. The page’s evidence trail includes unicode.org, html.spec.whatwg.org, w3.org. To verify practical use, try “a ≮ b”; “x ≮ 0”; “p ≮ q”. These samples connect the form with mathematical logic, order theory, proofs and expose spacing or sequence errors after paste. Before changing the character, inspect the intended convention. The saved mistakes mention Using ≥ where ≮ is required changes the intended meaning of Not Less-Than Symbol, followed by Dropping part of U+226E while copying no less than symbol; radical, square-root, cube-root are only comparison points. The symbol should be formatted under the convention that uses it. The companion requirement is to For order theory, preserve the full encoded sequence U+226E; do not drop combining marks, superscripts, or component letters. Before release, recopy ≮, confirm U+226E, and check that the heading still names Not Less-Than Symbol. This prevents accidental intent drift on the no-less-than page. The not-less-than symbol ≮ is U+226E NOT LESS-THAN and negates the relation a < b. For Not Less-Than Symbol, ≮ is encoded as U+226E, and its Unicode name is NOT LESS-THAN. Not Less-Than Symbol is most useful for mathematical logic, order theory, proofs, technical specifications. Keep ≮ as selectable text whenever an image is unnecessary. Typical Not Less-Than Symbol examples are a ≮ b; x ≮ 0; p ≮ q; Result ≮ limit. Not Less-Than Symbol may look different with fonts or emoji artwork, while the encoded value remains the same. Avoid these common Not Less-Than Symbol problems: Using ≥ where ≮ is required changes the intended meaning of Not Less-Than Symbol; Dropping part of U+226E while copying no less than symbol; Treating ≮ as interchangeable with ≯ without checking the domain convention. For reliable Not Less-Than Symbol formatting, In mathematical logic, define ≮ as Not Less-Than Symbol before relying on the symbol alone; For order theory, preserve the full encoded sequence U+226E; do not drop combining marks, superscripts, or component letters; In technical specifications, compare ≮ with ≥ and choose the form whose meaning matches the source. Not Less-Than Symbol on Windows: Copy ≮ from this page or enter the complete Unicode sequence U+226E in a Unicode-aware editor. Not Less-Than Symbol on Mac: Open Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space and search for the character name, or copy ≮ from this page. Not Less-Than Symbol on iPhone: Tap the copy button for ≮, paste it into the target app, and save a text replacement when repeated use is needed.

No Less Than Symbol FAQ

What is the encoded form of Not Less-Than Symbol?

Not Less-Than Symbol is stored as U+226E; the Unicode character names are NOT LESS-THAN.

How should I copy ≮?

Copy the complete sequence ≮ and verify that every component in U+226E remains present after pasting.

Which HTML form reproduces Not Less-Than Symbol?

Use literal UTF-8 ≮, decimal references ≮, or hexadecimal references ≮.

Why can ≮ look different across devices?

Fonts and emoji renderers can change shape, spacing, or presentation while the encoded sequence U+226E remains the same.

Can I replace ≮ with ≥?

Only when the destination convention explicitly requires that alternative. This page covers ≮ as an encoded negated inequality. It is not automatically equivalent to ≥ in every ordered structure, and it is not the text sequence “!<”.