≠
Not Equal To Symbol (≠)
Copy the Not Equal To symbol ≠ to your clipboard, and see its Unicode code point, HTML entity, LaTeX command and how to type it on any device.
What does ≠ mean?
≠ means “is not equal to”: 2 + 2 ≠ 5. Its official Unicode name is NOT EQUAL TO.
Codes and properties
| Character | ≠ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | NOT EQUAL TO |
| Code point | U+2260 |
| Decimal | 8800 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ≠ · ≠ · ≠ |
| CSS | \2260 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2260 |
| Python | \u2260 or \N{NOT EQUAL TO} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 89 A0 |
| LaTeX | \neq |
| Decomposition | = (U+003D) + ̸ (U+0338) |
How to type ≠
- Copy & paste: press the Copy button above, then paste ≠ anywhere — Word, Google Docs, email, chat or code.
- Windows (Word, WordPad, Outlook): type
2260then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
2260; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “not equal to”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
2260, then Space. - HTML:
≠renders as ≠. - LaTeX:
\neqin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ≠ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 2260 and press Alt+X. In any app press Win+. to open the symbol panel, or copy ≠ from this page.
What is the HTML code for ≠?
Use ≠ or ≠ (hex) or ≠ (decimal).
What is the LaTeX command for ≠?
Use \neq in math mode.