Text Symbols
Not Equal Sign ≠
The not equal sign (≠) shows that two values are different. Copy it here, along with the other comparison symbols you might need for math, code comments, or chat.
U+2260
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Does Not Equal Symbol: Copy and Paste
Meaning
What the Not Equal Sign Means
The not equal sign (≠) shows that two values are different. Copy it here, along with the other comparison symbols you might need for math, code comments, or chat.
This page also covers “does not equal symbol”, “sign does not equal”, “not equal to symbol”, “not equal to sign”, “doesn't equal sign”, “symbol of not equal” and “not equal symbol”.
Emoji meanings depend on context. The same symbol can be sincere with a friend and sarcastic in a group chat, so read the room before you send it.
Technical Details
| Code Points | U+2260 |
|---|---|
| HTML Entity | ≠ |
On Any Device
How to Type the Not Equal Sign
iPhone & iPad
Copy it here, then long press a text field and tap Paste. Or tap 🌐 on the keyboard and search the emoji keyboard.
Android
Copy it here, then long press and tap Paste. On Gboard, tap ☺ and use the search bar.
Windows
Press Windows + . (period) to open the emoji panel, or copy it here and paste with Ctrl+V.
Mac
Press Control + ⌘ + Space to open Character Viewer, or copy it here and paste with ⌘V.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I copy and paste the Not Equal Sign?
Click ≠ (or any item above) and it is copied to your clipboard. Then paste it with Ctrl+V on Windows, ⌘V on Mac, or a long press and Paste on your phone. Use “Copy All” to copy the whole set at once.
How do I type the not equal sign on Windows?
Turn on Num Lock, hold Alt, and type 8800 on the numeric keypad. In Microsoft Word you can also type 2260 and press Alt + X. Or copy ≠ from this page and paste it with Ctrl+V.
How do I type the not equal sign on a Mac?
Hold Option and press the = key to type ≠. You can also open the Character Viewer with Control + ⌘ + Space and search for “not equal”.
How do you write “not equal” in code?
Most programming languages use != (and JavaScript adds !== for strict comparison). SQL also accepts <>. The ≠ symbol is for math and writing, not code.
What does the not equal sign mean?
The not equal sign (≠) shows that two values are different. Copy it here, along with the other comparison symbols you might need for math, code comments, or chat.
What is the Unicode code point for ≠?
≠ is U+2260 in Unicode. In HTML, write ≠ to display it.
Does ≠ work on iPhone and Android?
≠ is a standard text character, so it works in nearly every app, browser, and font without any emoji support.
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