Division Sign codes and values
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Unicode | U+00F7 |
| HTML (decimal) | ÷ |
| HTML (hex) | ÷ |
| HTML entity | ÷ |
| CSS | \00F7 |
| JavaScript | \u00F7 |
| Windows Alt code | Alt+0247 |
The official Unicode name is "Division Sign".
How to type the division sign
Windows
- Hold Alt and type
0247on the numeric keypad, then release. (Num Lock must be on.) - In Microsoft Word, type
00F7and press Alt + X to turn the code into ÷. - Or press Win + . to open the emoji and symbol panel and search for it.
Mac
- Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer and search for "division sign".
- Or add the "Unicode Hex Input" keyboard in System Settings, hold Option and type
00F7.
Linux
- In GTK apps press Ctrl + Shift + U, type
00f7and press Enter.
Web pages
Write ÷ or ÷ in HTML, or paste the character directly into a UTF-8 page.
Encoding details
| Encoding | Value |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+00F7 (decimal 247) |
| UTF-8 bytes | C3 B7 |
| URL encoded | %C3%B7 |
| Category | Sm |
What the division sign means
The division sign consists of a horizontal line with a dot above and below it. Primary education curricula and simple calculators feature it to teach or perform the splitting of numbers into equal parts.
Using the division sign well
Insert the obelus via Unicode U+00F7 or HTML entity ÷. In advanced mathematics and programming, prefer a forward slash or fraction formatting, as the traditional symbol is rarely supported in code syntax.
Characters next to it in Unicode
| Character | Code | Name |
|---|---|---|
| ô | U+00F4 | Latin Small Letter O With Circumflex |
| õ | U+00F5 | Latin Small Letter O With Tilde |
| ö | U+00F6 | Latin Small Letter O With Diaeresis |
| ø | U+00F8 | Latin Small Letter O With Stroke |
| ù | U+00F9 | Latin Small Letter U With Grave |
| ú | U+00FA | Latin Small Letter U With Acute |
FAQ
What is the Unicode for the division sign?
The division sign ÷ is U+00F7 (Division Sign).
How do I type ÷ on a keyboard?
On Windows hold Alt and type 0247 on the numeric keypad. On Mac use the Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space), and on Linux use Ctrl + Shift + U then 00f7.
What is the HTML code for ÷?
Use ÷ or the named entity ÷. The hexadecimal form is ÷.
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