Not Equal To Symbol
The ≠ symbol means “not equal to” and is commonly used in math, logic, and comparisons.
U+2260
The ≠ symbol (Unicode U+2260) represents “not equal to.” It’s widely used in math and programming to show that two values differ. You can copy it directly or use the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
Not Equal To Symbol Meaning
≠ (NOT EQUAL TO) means that two expressions or values are not equal. In mathematics and logic, it’s used to state inequality between quantities (for example, x ≠ y means x is different from y). In programming and data logic, it helps express conditions such as “value is not the same as” another value. Visually, it looks like an equals sign with a diagonal slash, which makes it easy to recognize in equations, validation rules, and comparison statements. Use it when “not equal” is the intended relationship, not “greater than,” “less than,” or “approximately equal.”
Common uses
- •Writing inequalities in math notes and study materials
- •Building conditional rules in spreadsheets and data checks
- •Displaying comparison results in dashboards and reports
- •Annotating UI text for validation messages (e.g., passwords must be different)
- •Expressing logic constraints in documentation and pseudocode
Examples
≠ Not Equal To Symbol (U+2260)
- ≠x ≠ 0 for all nonzero solutions
- ≠Grade is ≠ “Incomplete” to be eligible
- ≠Error: A value ≠ expected option
- ≠If status ≠ active, hide the button
- ≠n ≠ m, so the terms are different
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2260 | |
| HTML Entity | ≠ | |
| HTML Code | ≠ | |
| CSS | \2260 |
FAQ
What does the ≠ symbol mean?
≠ means “not equal to,” indicating two values or expressions are different.
What is the Unicode code point for ≠?
The symbol ≠ has Unicode code point U+2260.
How do I use ≠ in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity ≠.
How do I escape ≠ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\2260. JavaScript escape: \\u{2260}.