what does "<>" mean in an If statement?

[Ryker Wells]

I'm trying to learn from a book and it gives me this

If person <> "" Then

as part of an if statement and cannot for the life of me understand what "<>" stands for.

Can anyone help me out?

 

[JohnH]

Comparison Operators (Visual Basic)

 

[nK0de]

<> means Not Equal

 

[Ryker Wells]

Thanks guys! more then helpful!