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# arc:notequals

> Use arc:notequals to verify that an attribute does not match a specified value, with similar behavior to arc:equals.

Use the `arc:notequals` keyword to verify that an attribute does not match the specified value. It has a similar behavior to the [arc:equals](https://docs.arc.cdata.com/26.4/self-hosted/en/scripting/keyword-reference/op-arc-equals.md) keyword.

## Parameters

* **item**: The item in which to compare the attribute. If not specified, the default item is used.
* **attr**: The name of the attribute to compare.
* **value**: The reference value to compare the attribute with.
* **action**: The action to perform if the expression evaluates to true. Allowed values: `break` or `continue`.

## Control Attributes

None

## Example

List all files except `.err` files:

```xml theme={null}
<arc:call op="fileListDir">
  <arc:notequals attr="file:extension" value=".err">
    <arc:push/>
  </arc:notequals>
</arc:call>
```

## See Also

* [arc:equals](https://docs.arc.cdata.com/26.4/self-hosted/en/scripting/keyword-reference/op-arc-equals.md): Check for equality.
* [arc:else](https://docs.arc.cdata.com/26.4/self-hosted/en/scripting/keyword-reference/op-arc-else.md): Create a block which is executed if the condition is not satisfied.


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