Vulgar Fraction One Quarter
The vulgar fraction one quarter (¼) sits at code point U+00BC in Unicode. It belongs to the fancy letters family and pastes as plain text, so it keeps working across documents, messages and web pages. Below you can copy it in one click and grab the exact HTML, CSS and JavaScript codes you need to reproduce it anywhere.
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.
Does the vulgar fraction one quarter symbol work everywhere?
In almost every modern app and font, yes. If a font does not include this glyph you may see a placeholder box, but the underlying character U+00BC is still correct and will render in a font that supports it.
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