Not equal sign
Tap the box to copy ≠. Below: what it means and every way to type it.
U+2260
Not equal sign and related symbols
6 symbols, each with its codes and shortcuts.
| Symbol | Name | Code | HTML | Windows | Mac | LaTeX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not equal to | U+2260 | ≠ | Option + = | \neq | ||
| Not identical to | U+2262 | ≢ | \not\equiv | |||
| Not asymptotically equal to | U+2244 | ≄ | ||||
| Not almost equal to | U+2249 | ≉ | ||||
| Neither approximately nor actually equal to | U+2247 | ≇ | ||||
| Equals sign | U+003D | = |
Meaning of ≠
The ≠ sign says two values are different. In most programming languages it is written != or <> because the real symbol is hard to type.
Common uses: math, logic, comparisons in documents and code comments.
- Unicode name
- Not Equal To
- Code point
- U+2260
- Windows
- Alt + X in Word
- Mac
- Option + =
Typing ≠ on any device
Copy and paste
Tap the ≠ above or any symbol in the table. It goes straight to your clipboard.
Windows
In Word, type 2260 and press Alt + X. Outside Word, open the emoji and symbols panel with Windows key + period.
Mac
Press Option + =. The Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space) finds any symbol by name.
iPhone and Android
Long press a related key on some keyboards to find ≠. If yours does not have it, copy it here and paste it where you need it.
HTML
Use ≠ or ≠.
LaTeX
Use \neq in math mode.
Questions people ask
How do I type ≠ on a keyboard?
Windows has no Alt code for it; use the symbols tab in the Windows key + . panel. On a Mac, press Option + =.
What is the Unicode code point for ≠?
U+2260, named NOT EQUAL TO in the Unicode standard.
What does ≠ mean?
The ≠ sign says two values are different. In most programming languages it is written != or <> because the real symbol is hard to type.
Where is ≠ used?
Math, logic, comparisons in documents and code comments.
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Updated November 13, 2026