Division Sign
The obelus, the everyday division sign. Use it for a quotient such as 12 ÷ 4. Unicode places the division sign at code point U+00F7, part of the math family. Copy the ÷ with a single click below, then scroll down for every way to type it: the HTML entities, the CSS content escape, the JavaScript escape and the Windows alt code where one exists.
| Symbol | ÷ | |
|---|---|---|
| Unicode | U+00F7 | |
| Name | Division Sign | |
| HTML (named) | ÷ | |
| HTML (decimal) | ÷ | |
| HTML (hex) | ÷ | |
| CSS content | \00F7 | |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u00F7 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | 0xC3 0xB7 | |
| UTF-16 units | 0x00F7 | |
| Windows alt code | Alt 0247 or Alt 246 |
How to type the division sign symbol
- Copy and paste: click the ÷ 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
0247on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. - HTML: write
÷or the named entity÷in your markup. - CSS: use
content: "\00F7"in a::beforeor::afterrule. - JavaScript: the escape
\u00F7produces this character in a string.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the division sign symbol?
Click the ÷ 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 division sign?
The division sign has the Unicode code point U+00F7. In HTML you can write it as ÷ or ÷, or with the named entity ÷.
What is the alt code for the division sign symbol?
On Windows, hold the Alt key and type Alt 0247 or Alt 246 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. Copying the ÷ from this page is quicker and works on any device.
Does the division sign 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+00F7 is still correct and will render in a font that supports it.
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