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How to Type the Not Equal (≠)

Updated 17 Aug 2026 · by SKK · 3 platforms covered
1-minute answer

To type ≠: Word: 2260 then Alt+X · Mac Character Viewer · HTML ≠. Click the key above to copy it now.

01 All shortcuts at a glance

PlatformShortcut
Windows (any app) Win+. or Win+; emoji/symbol picker, or Character Map (Win+Rcharmap)
Mac Control+Command+Space to open Character Viewer, search "Not Equal To"
Word / Outlook Type 2260, then press Alt+X
Linux (IBus) Ctrl+Shift+U, then 2260, then Enter
HTML / CSS · \2260 (CSS)

02 Step by step, per platform

A real, followable procedure for every platform — not a thin restatement of the shortcut.

Windows

  1. Open Character Map: Win+R, type charmap, press Enter.
  2. Search or scroll for Not Equal To (U+2260).
  3. Select it, click Copy, then paste where you need it.

Mac

  1. Press Control+Command+Space to open the Character Viewer.
  2. Type "Not Equal To" in the search field.
  3. Double-click the result to insert it.

Microsoft Word

  1. Type 2260.
  2. Press Alt+X immediately after — it converts the hex code to .

03 Characters in this set

04 FAQ

What is the Unicode code point for Not Equal To?

Not Equal To is U+2260. In HTML that's <code>≠</code> or <code>≠</code>.

Why doesn't Not Equal To have a classic Windows Alt code?

Alt codes only cover the legacy 256-character Windows-1252 codepage. Not Equal To is outside that range, so use Character Map, the Word Alt+X method, or copy it from this page instead.

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