U+2260
Not equal≠
Not equal is a monochrome text character from the Unicode Mathematical Operators block, listed here under Math. Copy it with one click, or use the hex, octal, decimal and HTML entity codes below to embed it in web pages, code, and documents. It is often searched for as "different".
Quick facts
- Unicode
- U+2260
- Decimal
- 8800
- Hex
- 0x2260
- Octal
- 0o21140
Unicode identity
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| Code pointOfficial Unicode notation | U+2260 | |
| Official nameUnicodeData.txt, Unicode 18.0.0 | NOT EQUAL TO | |
| DecimalBase 10 | 8800 | |
| HexadecimalBase 16 | 0x2260 | |
| OctalBase 8 | 0o21140 | |
| BinaryBase 2 | 0010001001100000 | |
| General categorySymbol, math | Sm | |
| Unicode blockU+2200–U+22FF | Mathematical Operators | |
| Plane | Basic Multilingual Plane (BMP, Plane 0) |
HTML & CSS
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| HTML entity (decimal) | ≠ | |
| HTML entity (hex) | ≠ | |
| HTML entity (named) | ≠ | |
| CSS content escapeUse inside content: "…" | \2260 | |
| URL encodedPercent-encoded UTF-8 | %E2%89%A0 |
Programming languages
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| JavaScript / TypeScript | \u2260 | |
| JSONUTF-16 surrogate pairs | \u2260 | |
| Python | \u2260 | |
| Java / C# / Kotlin | \u2260 |
Byte encodings
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| UTF-83 bytes | E2 89 A0 | |
| UTF-16 (BE) | 2260 | |
| UTF-32 (BE) | 00002260 |
How to type Not equal
Windows
Hold Alt and type +2260 with the hex numeric keypad option enabled, or type 2260 then press Alt+X in Word and most Office apps.
macOS
Enable the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option, and type 2260. Or open Character Viewer (Control+Command+Space) and search "Not equal".
Linux
Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 2260, then press Space or Enter in GTK apps. IBus and most terminals support the same sequence.
HTML, CSS & code
Paste the character directly, or use the escapes above: ≠ in HTML, \2260 in CSS, and \u2260 in JavaScript.
Official Unicode reference
- Character name
- NOT EQUAL TO
- Block
- Mathematical Operators (U+2200–U+22FF)
- General category
- Sm — Symbol, math
Data from the Unicode Character Database, version 18.0.0. See the official code chart for the Mathematical Operators block: U2200.pdf (PDF, unicode.org).
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the Not equal symbol?
Click the Copy button at the top of this page, or select ≠ and press Ctrl+C (Cmd+C on Mac). It is plain Unicode text, so it pastes into documents, chats, code, and design tools.
What is the Unicode code point for Not equal?
Not equal is U+2260 (decimal 8800, hexadecimal 0x2260, octal 0o21140). It lives in the Mathematical Operators block (U+2200–U+22FF) of the Basic Multilingual Plane (BMP, Plane 0).
What is the official Unicode name of Not equal?
The Unicode Standard (version 18.0.0) names this character "NOT EQUAL TO". Its General_Category is Sm (Symbol, math).
What is the HTML code for Not equal?
Use ≠ or ≠, or the named entity ≠. In CSS, use content: "\2260".
How do I type Not equal in code?
JavaScript: "\u2260". Python: "\u2260". JSON and Java: "\u2260". The UTF-8 byte sequence is E2 89 A0.
Is Not equal an emoji?
No. Not equal is a text symbol and renders as a monochrome glyph in the current font. Some platforms may offer an emoji variant when U+FE0F is appended.