Square Original of or Not Equal To ⋥

⋥ (U+22E5) 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 Original 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 character SQUARE ORIGINAL OF OR NOT EQUAL TO is a mathematical operator in the Unicode block Mathematical Operators. It has the code point U+22E5 and is listed in the Common script. In practice, people use this symbol to indicate a specific type of comparison or operation in formulas and user interfaces. It appears in documents and on screens where clear, compact notation is needed. The symbol belongs to the family of operators that help convey relations between values without spelling them out in words. It is chosen for its distinct square shape and its clarity when placed among other math symbols. While the exact meaning can vary by context, the general idea is to relate two quantities in a way that differs from a standard equality sign. It often serves as a visual cue in rules, conditions, or editor tools where a precise logical or mathematical relation must be shown. In usage, it is treated as a compact, technical symbol rather than as part of prose. As long as math symbols are supported, it remains a practical option for researchers, students, and software that display formulas.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+22E5 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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