Not Equal Symbol
Copy the not equal symbol (≠) and find the exact Unicode value, HTML entity, LaTeX command, or keyboard shortcut for your platform.
The not equal symbol is ≠ (U+2260).
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Not Equal Symbol
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Formats
Character
≠
Unicode
U+2260
HTML entity
≠
HTML decimal
≠
LaTeX
\neq
CSS escape
\2260
JS / JSON escape
\u2260
Click any row to copy that exact string.
Keyboard Shortcuts
| System | Shortcut | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Windows (Word) | Type 2260 then press Alt+X to convert it. | |
| Windows (general) | No plain Alt code exists; use Character Map or copy the symbol above. | |
| Mac | Works in most macOS apps on a US keyboard. | |
| Linux (GTK) | Type the hex code, then press Enter or Space. | |
| LaTeX | Use inside math mode, for example $x \neq y$. |
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Quick answer
The not equal symbol is ≠ (U+2260). Press Option + = on a Mac, type 2260 then Alt + X in Word, or click ≠ on this page to copy it. Windows has no Alt code for it, and in code you write != instead.
Examples
| Where | How to type ≠ |
|---|---|
| Mac | Option + = |
| Word | Type 2260, then press Alt + X |
| Windows 10 or 11 | Win + . then Symbols, Math |
| LaTeX | \neq or \ne |
| HTML | ≠ or ≠ |
| Excel or Google Sheets | =UNICHAR(8800) |
| Linux | Ctrl + Shift + U, 2260, Enter |
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Summary
Copy the not equal symbol (≠) and find the exact Unicode value, HTML entity, LaTeX command, or keyboard shortcut for your platform.
How it works
- Click the large not equal symbol to copy it to your clipboard.
- Or click any format in the list (Unicode, HTML entity, LaTeX, CSS escape) to copy that exact string.
- Use the shortcut table to type the symbol directly from your keyboard on Windows, Mac, or Linux.
- Paste the symbol anywhere: documents, spreadsheets, code, or chat.
Use cases
- Write inequalities in math homework or lecture notes, such as x ≠ 0.
- Insert the not equal symbol into a LaTeX document with \neq.
- Show a comparison operator in a spec sheet or slide without using "!=" as a substitute.
- Add the not equal symbol to code, CSS content, or HTML without breaking encoding.
- Learn the keyboard shortcut so you never need to look it up again.
- Copy the correct HTML entity for a web page instead of pasting a raw Unicode character.
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Last updated: 2026-09-09 · Reviewed by Nham Vu