What is the Unicode code point for the not equal symbol?

The not equal sign is U+2260 in the Unicode standard, distinct from the plain ASCII "!=" used in programming languages.

What is the HTML entity for the not equal symbol?

Use ≠ or the numeric entity ≠ in HTML. Both render as ≠.

How do I type the not equal symbol in LaTeX?

Use \neq inside math mode, for example $x \neq y$, which renders as x ≠ y.

How do I type the not equal symbol on a Mac?

Press Option+= (Option and the equals key together) on a US keyboard. This works in most macOS apps, including Pages, Safari, and Mail.

How do I type the not equal symbol on Windows?

In Microsoft Word, type 2260 then press Alt+X to convert it to ≠. Outside Word, use the Character Map app or copy the symbol from a page like this one.

Is "!=" the same as the not equal symbol?

No. "!=" is a two-character ASCII substitute used in code, but the actual not equal sign is a single character (U+2260). Use the real symbol in math writing, prose, and print.

Not Equal Symbol

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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 ≠

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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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Copy the not equal symbol (≠) and find the exact Unicode value, HTML entity, LaTeX command, or keyboard shortcut for your platform.

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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: 2026-07-22 · Reviewed by Nham Vu