U+2260
| OS | Layout | Shortcut |
|---|---|---|
| Windows(you) | Us | AltGr + = |
| Windows | Uk | AltGr + = |
| Windows | German | AltGr + 0 |
| macOS | Us | Option + = |
| macOS | Uk | Option + = |
| macOS | German | Option + 0 |
| Application | How to insert Not Equal To Sign |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Word | Type 2260, then press Alt+X |
| Excel / Google Sheets | Use the formula =UNICHAR(8800) |
| Google Docs | Insert → Special characters, then search "not equal to sign" |
| HTML | ≠ or ≠ |
| CSS (content property) | content: "\2260" |
| JavaScript | "\u2260" |
The not equal to sign indicates that two values are not equal to each other.
Used in mathematics and programming to express inequality. Example: 5 ≠ 3. In code, typically written as != or !==.