How to Type the Not Equal Symbol (≠)
On Mac: Option+=. On Windows there's no dedicated Alt code: the easiest method is to copy the symbol directly below, or use the Word trick (2260 then Alt+X).
Not Equal To
U+2260
Word (anywhere)
2260, Alt+X
Mac (Option key)
Option+=
Unicode code point
U+2260
HTML entity
≠
FAQ
How do I type ≠ on Windows?
There's no classic Alt code for ≠. Use the Word trick (type 2260 then Alt+X), open the symbol panel with Windows+. and search "not equal", or copy the symbol directly from this page.
How do I type ≠ on Mac?
Press Option+=. This shortcut works in almost every macOS app.
How do I insert ≠ in Word or Google Docs?
In Word, type 2260 then immediately press Alt+X — the code turns into ≠. In Google Docs, go to Insert > Special characters and search "not equal".
What is the HTML code for the not equal symbol?
The HTML entity is ≠ (or the numeric code ≠) — use it directly in your source code.