# lt operator

The lt operator selects items whose
specified attribute name contains a value less than the specified
value string.

**Synonyms:** before, <

## Syntax

```
with {not} attr.name lt "valuestring"
```

## Example(s)

```
select invoices with amount.due lt "0"
```

```
select invoices with amount.due < "0"
```

## See also

- [before operator](https://d3codex.com/access/before-operator/)

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Source: https://d3codex.com/access/lt-operator/ - part of the D3Codex reference.