The alt=""Image" key can be used to write symbols such as "less than or equal to" in some programs. How to write this mark will vary depending on the operating system used, but use the same way if done with similar programs. For example, you can use the same way to write a "less than or equal to" symbol in Word or Google Docs using Windows. However, you have to use a different method on a Mac computer. This wikiHow teaches you how to write the "less than or equal to" symbol on Windows and Mac computers.
Step
Method 1 of 2: On Windows
Step 1. Open the text document
This can be done on any word processing application, such as Microsoft Word, Notepad, or Google Docs.
If the keyboard does not have a keypad (number keys), press the " Num Lock " and " Fn " keys at the same time. Doing so will activate the numeric keypad and the right side of the keyboard will function as a keypad. The number will appear as small blue text on the appropriate button
Step 2. Press and hold the Alt key and type 243
No text will appear even if you just press the button.
Make sure that you type the numbers using the keypad, because a row of numbers above a letter may not give the same result
Step 3. Release the Alt key
When the alt=""Image" key is released, a "less than or equal to" symbol will appear on the screen.
Method 2 of 2: On Mac
Step 1. Open the text document
This can be done on any word processing application, such as Microsoft Word, TextEdit, or Google Docs.
Step 2. Press and hold the Option. key, then press Shift+,.
Option is a modifier key that can be used to enter special characters on a page of text. For other shortcuts on Mac, visit
Step 3. Release Option
When you press the above-mentioned buttons simultaneously, a "less than or equal to" symbol will appear on the screen.
