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Forward Slash Symbol /: Copy and Paste

The forward slash symbol is /. Click the button to copy it, or use the Unicode value U+002F, the HTML code or the keyboard shortcuts below to type it anywhere.

  • Symbol
    /
  • Unicode
    U+002F
  • HTML (decimal)
    /
  • HTML (hex)
    /
  • CSS
    \002F
  • JavaScript
    \u002F

Forward Slash Symbol codes and values

FormatValue
UnicodeU+002F
HTML (decimal)/
HTML (hex)/
CSS\002F
JavaScript\u002F

The official Unicode name is "Solidus".

How to type the forward slash symbol

Windows

  1. In Microsoft Word, type 002F and press Alt + X to turn the code into /.
  2. Or press Win + . to open the emoji and symbol panel and search for it.

Mac

  1. Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer and search for "solidus".
  2. Or add the "Unicode Hex Input" keyboard in System Settings, hold Option and type 002F.

Linux

  1. In GTK apps press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 002f and press Enter.

Web pages

Write / in HTML, or paste the character directly into a UTF-8 page.

Encoding details

EncodingValue
Code pointU+002F (decimal 47)
UTF-8 bytes2F
URL encoded%2F
CategoryPo

What the forward slash symbol means

The forward slash is a common punctuation mark used to indicate division, fractions, or alternatives. It also serves as a directory separator in web addresses and file paths across many operating systems.

Using the forward slash symbol well

This character is standard ASCII (U+002F) and requires no special encoding. Avoid adding spaces around it in file paths or URLs, but consider spacing rules when using it to separate words in prose.

Characters next to it in Unicode

CharacterCodeName
,U+002CComma
-U+002DHyphen-Minus
.U+002EFull Stop
0U+0030Digit Zero
1U+0031Digit One
2U+0032Digit Two

FAQ

What is the Unicode for the forward slash symbol?

The forward slash symbol / is U+002F (Solidus).

How do I type / on a keyboard?

There is no classic Alt code for it. On Windows type 002F in Word and press Alt + X, on Mac use the Character Viewer, and on Linux press Ctrl + Shift + U then 002f.

What is the HTML code for /?

Use /. The hexadecimal form is /.

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