Not Equal Symbol ≠ — Copy & Paste
The not-equal sign ≠ means that two values are not the same. It is an equals sign with a diagonal line through it. In programming, not-equal is often written as != or <>, but ≠ is the proper mathematical character for documents and communication.
How to Type Not Equal Symbol
Option + = (equals)No standard shortcut — copy from this pageLong-press = key on number keyboard≠On Android, long-press common keys or use the special characters keyboard to find ≠. Or just copy it from this page — it works everywhere.
Unicode Details
U+226088002260≠Where Is Not Equal Symbol Used?
- ✦Math equations
- ✦Programming comments
- ✦Logic expressions
- ✦Inequality notation
Other Names for ≠
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I type the not equal symbol on a Mac?▼
On a Mac, press Option + = (equals) to insert ≠ directly in any text field.
Does ≠ work on Instagram, Discord, and TikTok?▼
Yes — ≠ is a standard Unicode character (U+2260) that renders on every platform and device. Copy it from this page and paste it into any text field on Instagram, Discord, TikTok, Twitter/X, WhatsApp, or elsewhere.
What is the HTML code for ≠?▼
The HTML entity for ≠ is ≠. You can also use the numeric reference ≠ or the hex reference ≠.