≢
Not Identical To Symbol (≢)
Copy the Not Identical 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 identical to” or “is not congruent to”. Its official Unicode name is NOT IDENTICAL TO.
Codes and properties
| Character | ≢ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | NOT IDENTICAL TO |
| Code point | U+2262 |
| Decimal | 8802 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ≢ · ≢ |
| CSS | \2262 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2262 |
| Python | \u2262 or \N{NOT IDENTICAL TO} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 89 A2 |
| LaTeX | \not\equiv |
| Decomposition | ≡ (U+2261) + ̸ (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
2262then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
2262; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “not identical to”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
2262, then Space. - HTML:
≢renders as ≢. - LaTeX:
\not\equivin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ≢ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 2262 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 ≢ (hex) or ≢ (decimal).
What is the LaTeX command for ≢?
Use \not\equiv in math mode.