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U+2262 · Mathematical Operators

Not Identical to

Not Identical to is the Unicode character U+2262 (official name “NOT IDENTICAL TO”) from the Mathematical Operators block. It belongs to SymbolHero’s math symbols collection. Copy it with the button, or use the codes and keyboard methods below to type it yourself.

UnicodeU+2262
HTML≢
U+2262

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+2262
Decimal8802
HTML named entity≢
HTML (hex)
HTML (decimal)
CSS\2262
JavaScript\u2262
Python\u2262
UTF-8 bytesE2 89 A2
UTF-162262
URL-encoded%E2%89%A2

Character details

Official nameNOT IDENTICAL TO
Unicode blockMathematical Operators
General categoryMath Symbol (Sm)
SymbolHero categoryMath Symbols
DecompositionU+2261 U+0338
EmojiNo

How to type ≢

Windows

  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 2262 then press Alt + X.
  • Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “not identical to”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

  • Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “not identical to”, and double-click the result.
  • With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 2262.

iPhone & Android

  • Tap Copy at the top of this page, then long-press where you want it and choose Paste.

Docs & web

  • Google Docs: Insert → Special characters, then search “not identical to” or enter U+2262.
  • HTML: ≢ or
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(8802)

Questions

What is the Unicode for ≢?

It is U+2262 (NOT IDENTICAL TO), decimal 8802.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 2262 then Alt+X, or copy it from this page.

How do I type it on a Mac?

There is no built-in Option shortcut. Use the Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space) and search “not identical to”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code?

Use the named entity ≢ or the numeric reference ≢.