Math Symbols (≤ ≥ ± ≈)
Copy any math symbol: comparisons, operators, sets, fractions and constants.
How to type these symbols
| Symbol | Name | Windows (Alt code) | Mac | HTML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ≤ | Less than or equal to | Alt+8804 | Option+, | ≤ |
| ≥ | Greater than or equal to | Alt+8805 | Option+. | ≥ |
| ± | Plus minus | Alt+0177 | Option+Shift+= | ± |
| ≈ | Approximately equal | Alt+247 | Option+X | ≈ |
| ≠ | Not equal | Alt+8800 | Option+= | ≠ |
| √ | Square root | Alt+251 | Option+V | √ |
| ÷ | Division sign | Alt+0247 | Option+/ | ÷ |
| ∞ | Infinity | Alt+236 | Option+5 | ∞ |
Windows Alt codes need the numeric keypad with Num Lock on. No keypad? Copying from this page is faster anyway.
Every math symbol, one click to copy
Comparison signs, operators, set notation, logic symbols, fractions, and constants, each a single Unicode character that pastes into Word, Google Docs, Excel, Notion, email, or a chat message. No equation editor needed for a symbol in a sentence.
Documents versus code
In prose and homework, use the real symbols: 5 ≤ x, p ≈ 0.05, A ⊂ B. In source code, stick to the ASCII operators your language expects, like <=, !=, and sqrt(). Mixing the pretty characters into code is a classic hard-to-spot bug.
Frequently asked questions
How do I type the less than or equal to symbol?
Windows: Alt+8804 (or copy ≤ above). Mac: Option+, (comma). In Word you can also type 2264 then press Alt+X. LaTeX uses \le.
How do I type the plus minus sign?
Windows: Alt+0177. Mac: Option+Shift+=. HTML: ±. It is on this page too, one click to copy.
How do I type the approximately equal sign?
≈ is Alt+247 on Windows and Option+X on a Mac. Related characters: ≃ and ≅ for congruence, and ~ (a plain tilde) for informal use.
Can I use these math symbols in Word, Google Docs, and Excel?
Yes. They are Unicode text, so they paste into any document, spreadsheet cell, or formula label. For heavy notation, Word's equation editor or LaTeX will typeset better, but for a symbol in a sentence, pasting is quickest.
What is the difference between ≠ and != ?
≠ (U+2260) is the mathematical not-equal sign for prose and math. != is the programming operator most languages use in code. Use ≠ in documents and != in source files.