| Character | ≠ |
| Name | Not Equal To |
| Unicode Code Point | U+2260 |
| Decimal Value | 8800 |
| Hex Value | 0x2260 |
| Category | Math Operators |
| Windows Alt Code | Not available — use copy/paste |
| Word Alt+X Code | 2260 + Alt+X |
| Mac Shortcut | Option+= |
| HTML Entity | ≠ |
| HTML Code (Dec / Hex) | ≠ / ≠ |
| CSS Content Code | content: "\2260"; |
| JavaScript Unicode Escape | "\u{2260}" |
Not Equal To is a formal mathematical operator or relation symbol used in academic and technical writing — algebra, calculus, logic, or set theory — to express a precise mathematical relationship concisely.
Unicode block: Mathematical Operators (U+2200–U+22FF). This large block standardizes the symbols used across algebra, calculus, logic, and set theory, replacing the inconsistent, often hand-drawn notation used before digital typesetting.
At Unicode code point U+2260 (decimal 8800), Not Equal To is the 97th of 256 characters cataloged in this category on How To Type Any Symbol. In terms of typing methods, it has a documented Mac keyboard shortcut, though no legacy Windows Alt code (Windows Alt codes only cover the original 0–255 codepage range) — Windows users generally rely on copy-paste for it. Regardless of platform, clicking the copy button above places the exact character on your clipboard, ready to paste into any application that accepts Unicode text.
💡 Good to know: This symbol's meaning is typically fixed by mathematical convention — using it loosely or decoratively outside a math context can confuse technically literate readers.
No alt code available — click the copy button above and paste with Ctrl+V.
Press Option+=.
Click the symbol above to copy it, then paste anywhere — works on every device and OS.
Use the entity ≠ in your HTML.