Similar or Less-Than ⪝

⪝ (U+2A9D) is a standard Unicode character that you can copy and paste anywhere text is accepted. This page provides a concise reference with safe tips, internal links, and practical guidance so you can use it reliably across apps and platforms.

What it is and where it’s used: Similar or Less-Than is part of the Symbols family (block: Supplemental Mathematical Operators). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: The symbol U+2A9D, named SIMILAR OR LESS-THAN, is used in math and computer design. It shows a relation where items are near in value and not greater than another item. In formulas, it helps compare results and bound values. In user interfaces, it can mark a relationship between choices, results, or limits. The symbol is one of many common math signs that indicate operations or comparisons. It is read aloud as similar or less than in many texts and tools. Designers place it to save space and to avoid longer phrases. In educational materials, it clarifies when one quantity does not exceed another. It pairs with equalities, inequalities, and other comparison signs to define ranges. This usage keeps meanings clear in calculations and displays. The character belongs to the Supplemental Mathematical Operators block and is available in many fonts. People may see it in documents, apps, and websites that present formulas or constraints. Its value remains steady across languages that use standard math notation.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2A9D in many development tools or editors. Some operating systems provide a character viewer or input palette that lets you search by name or code and insert the glyph into documents.

Display and fallback: if you see an empty box (tofu) or a placeholder rectangle, the active font might not include this codepoint. Switching to a font with broader Unicode coverage or using a fallback font usually fixes the issue. On the web, ensure the page’s font stack includes a general‑purpose fallback.

Related references: browse the Categories for similar characters. When choosing a symbol, prefer the official codepoint for semantic clarity and better compatibility with search, copy, and accessibility tooling.

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