Apl Functional Symbol Quad Not Equal Symbol
⍯ is an APL functional symbol meaning “quad not equal” (U+236F).
U+236F
The symbol ⍯ is an APL functional symbol. It is commonly used in code and technical text where APL-specific operators are written. This page helps you understand and copy ⍯ reliably using standard Unicode references.
Apl Functional Symbol Quad Not Equal Symbol Meaning
⍯ is named “APL FUNCTIONAL SYMBOL QUAD NOT EQUAL” and has the Unicode code point U+236F. In APL, it represents a functional symbol used for “quad not equal” comparisons. Like many APL symbols, its meaning is tied to the APL language and its expression rules rather than to general typography. When writing or reviewing APL code in documentation, chat, or design mockups, using the correct Unicode character helps avoid confusion with similar-looking operators and ensures your text renders properly across systems that support this glyph.
Common uses
- •Writing or reviewing APL code snippets that use the “quad not equal” operator
- •Labeling UI elements or documentation sections that reference APL comparisons
- •Creating technical posts or tutorials about APL expression logic
- •Improving accuracy in bug reports or code review comments that quote APL expressions
- •Designing developer-facing content where exact symbol fidelity matters
Examples
⍯ APL functional symbol quad not equal
- ⍯A ⍯ B
- ⍯result ← X ⍯ Y
- ⍯Check: left ⍯ right
- ⍯filter ← data[data ⍯ mask]
- ⍯Compare values using ⍯
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+236F | |
| HTML Entity | ⍯ | |
| HTML Code | ⍯ | |
| CSS | \236F |
FAQ
What does the Apl Functional Symbol Quad Not Equal symbol mean?
⍯ is named “APL FUNCTIONAL SYMBOL QUAD NOT EQUAL” and has the Unicode code point U+236F. In APL, it represents a functional symbol used for “quad not equal” comparisons. Like many APL symbols, its meaning is tied to the APL language and its expression rules rather than to general typography. When writing or reviewing APL code in documentation, chat, or design mockups, using the correct Unicode character helps avoid confusion with similar-looking operators and ensures your text renders properly across systems that support this glyph.
What is the Unicode code point for ⍯?
⍯ is U+236F.
What is ⍯ called?
It is named “APL FUNCTIONAL SYMBOL QUAD NOT EQUAL”.
How can I copy ⍯ from this page?
Copy the character itself (⍯) or use one of the provided references like U+236F or ⍯.
Is ⍯ the same as a generic “not equal” sign?
No. Although it relates to “not equal” comparisons in APL, its exact APL operator meaning is specific to the APL language.