how do I code to check if a string does not equal another string? a value?

[Heyjude579]

I understand how to use the equals, and know that there is an option to use '!' for unequal check, but in my case, I am testing against a value in quotes. See my code below.... how do I use the '!' to check against a value in quotes? I also would like to change this test to a while loop, rather than an if/else. I am hoping this will still work in that case (??)

if ("quit".equals( inputWord)) { // checks for string=quit.

JK

[Leen]

try this please
if (("quit".equals (inputWord)==fa lse)