Square Image of or Not Equal To ⋤

⋤ (U+22E4) is a standard Unicode character that you can copy and paste anywhere text is accepted. This page provides a concise reference with safe tips, internal links, and practical guidance so you can use it reliably across apps and platforms.

What it is and where it’s used: Square Image of or Not Equal To is part of the Symbols family (block: Mathematical Operators). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: The SQUARE IMAGE OF NOT EQUAL TO symbol has codepoint U+22E4 and belongs to the Mathematical Operators block. It is a common math symbol that indicates an operation or a comparison in formulas and user interfaces. In practice, this square image version of a not-equal relation helps show inequality in compact or specialized layouts. The symbol is used where a simple not-equal sign may not fit or where a distinct squared form improves readability. It appears in contexts that require clear differentiation between values while staying compact on a line or grid. As a result, it supports quick interpretation in both math notation and displayed UI elements. The function it expresses remains the same as not equal, but the square form offers an alternate visual cue. This makes it useful in educational materials, digital documents, and data displays where space or style matters. Overall, it is a recognizable tool for conveying inequality in a minimal, structured way.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+22E4 in many development tools or editors. Some operating systems provide a character viewer or input palette that lets you search by name or code and insert the glyph into documents.

Display and fallback: if you see an empty box (tofu) or a placeholder rectangle, the active font might not include this codepoint. Switching to a font with broader Unicode coverage or using a fallback font usually fixes the issue. On the web, ensure the page’s font stack includes a general‑purpose fallback.

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