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< less-than

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Character<
UnicodeU+003C
Decimal60
Hex0x003C
HTML decimal<
HTML hex<
JavaScript\u003C
CSS\003C
Python\u003C
URL%3C

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Unicode information

Nameless-than
Unicode nameLESS-THAN SIGN
Code pointU+003C
HTML decimal&#60;
HTML hex&#x003C;
CSS\003c
JavaScript\u003C
CategoryMath
Unicode18.0

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Meaning of < less-than

The < character is listed as less-than in SymbolDex. Its technical Unicode name is LESS-THAN SIGN. It is associated with mathematical notation; its exact function depends on the formula or notation system in which it appears.

Common uses

  • Mathematical formulas and expressions.
  • Scientific, technical or educational documentation.
  • Unicode text that requires this specific notation.

How to type < on Windows, Mac and mobile

Windows

The universal method is to use Copy on this page and paste <. On Windows 10/11 you can press Win + . and browse the Symbols section, or open Character Map (charmap) to locate characters supported by your fonts.

Mac

Press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer, search for less-than, then double-click it to insert the character.

Microsoft Word

Type 003C without U+, then immediately press Alt + X. Word converts the code into <. You can also use Insert → Symbol.

Google Docs

Open Insert → Special characters and search by name, or paste < directly. For emoji, you can also use your operating system emoji picker.

iPhone / iPad

iOS does not provide a direct Unicode-code entry method for every symbol. Copy < from SymbolDex or check long-press variants on related keys. For frequent use, create a shortcut under Settings → General → Keyboard → Text Replacement.

Android

Availability varies by Android keyboard. In Gboard, browse the symbols panel and long-press related keys for variants. If it is not available, copy < from SymbolDex and paste it where needed.

Linux

In many Linux apps using GTK/IBus, press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 003c, then confirm with Enter or Space. If your app does not support this method, copy and paste <.

Web and programming codes

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HTML decimal&#60;
HTML hex&#x003C;
CSS content\003c
JavaScript\u003C
Python\u003C
Unicode text<

Usage examples

< — less-than
Unicode: U+003C
HTML: &#x003C;

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