Fullwidth Less-Than Sign ＜

＜ (U+FF1C) 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: Fullwidth Less-Than Sign is part of the Symbols family (block: Halfwidth and Fullwidth Forms). 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 FULLWIDTH LESS-THAN SIGN depicts the fullwidth variant of the less-than symbol. Use it in formulas to indicate a comparison between values in math or science. Use it in user interfaces to show order or sorting, especially in layouts that use fullwidth characters. It can also appear in text as a typography choice to match surrounding fullwidth text. In each case, the symbol conveys a simple "less than" relation and can replace the standard symbol for visual consistency.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+FF1C 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.

See our category page for related symbols.