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U+2260 NOT EQUAL TO
Mathematical Operators · Math symbol
| Name | NOT EQUAL TO |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+2260 |
| Decimal | 8800 |
| Block | Mathematical Operators |
| Category | Math symbol (Sm) |
| UTF-8 | E2 89 A0 |
| UTF-16 | 2260 |
| UTF-32 | 00002260 |
| HTML | ≠ ≠ ≠ |
| CSS | \2260 |
| JavaScript | \u2260 |
| Python | \u2260 |
| URL-encoded | %E2%89%A0 |
| Decomposition | 003D 0338 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the character U+2260?
U+2260 ≠ is officially named NOT EQUAL TO. It belongs to the Mathematical Operators block and the category Math symbol.
How do I type ≠?
Windows (Word, WordPad): type 2260, then press Alt+X. Linux (GTK/IBus): Ctrl+Shift+U 2260, then Space. macOS: enable the “Unicode Hex Input” keyboard, hold Option and type 2260. Or simply copy it from this page.
How do I write ≠ in HTML?
As a numeric character reference ≠ (decimal) or ≠ (hexadecimal). In UTF-8 documents you can also insert the character directly. There is also the named entity ≠.
How is ≠ encoded in UTF-8?
In UTF-8 the character takes 3 bytes: E2 89 A0. In UTF-16: 2260.