Vulgar Fraction One Quarter
¼ carries the Unicode name "Vulgar Fraction One Quarter" at code point U+00BC. Like every character in the fancy letters set on this page, it is plain text rather than an icon, so a single click below copies something that keeps its shape in footnotes, formulas and stylised headings.
| Symbol | ¼ | |
|---|---|---|
| Unicode | U+00BC | |
| Name | Vulgar Fraction One Quarter | |
| HTML (decimal) | ¼ | |
| HTML (hex) | ¼ | |
| CSS content | \00BC | |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u00BC | |
| UTF-8 bytes | 0xC2 0xBC | |
| UTF-16 units | 0x00BC | |
| Windows alt code | Alt 0188 or Alt 172 |
How to type the vulgar fraction one quarter symbol
- Copy and paste: click the ¼ at the top of this page, then paste with Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac). This is the fastest route on any device.
- Windows alt code: hold Alt and type
0188on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. - HTML: write
¼in your markup. - CSS: use
content: "\00BC"in a::beforeor::afterrule. - JavaScript: the escape
\u00BCproduces this character in a string.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the vulgar fraction one quarter symbol?
Click the ¼ above or the copy button and it is placed on your clipboard. Paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V. It is a real text character, so it works in documents, chats and code.
What is the Unicode code point for vulgar fraction one quarter?
The vulgar fraction one quarter has the Unicode code point U+00BC. In HTML you can write it as ¼ or ¼.
What is the alt code for the vulgar fraction one quarter symbol?
On Windows, hold the Alt key and type Alt 0188 or Alt 172 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. Copying the ¼ from this page is quicker and works on any device.
Can I use the vulgar fraction one quarter symbol in HTML and CSS?
Yes. In HTML write ¼, and in CSS use content: "\00BC" inside a ::before or ::after rule. The code table on this page has copy buttons for both.
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