Divides
Divides is Unicode code point U+2223, written ∣. Copy it with the button below and paste it anywhere text goes; the code table further down covers HTML, CSS, JavaScript and, where one exists, a Windows alt code.
| Symbol | ∣ | |
|---|---|---|
| Unicode | U+2223 | |
| Name | Divides | |
| HTML (decimal) | ∣ | |
| HTML (hex) | ∣ | |
| CSS content | \2223 | |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2223 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | 0xE2 0x88 0xA3 | |
| UTF-16 units | 0x2223 |
How to type the divides 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.
- HTML: write
∣in your markup. - CSS: use
content: "\2223"in a::beforeor::afterrule. - JavaScript: the escape
\u2223produces this character in a string.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the divides 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 divides?
The divides has the Unicode code point U+2223. In HTML you can write it as ∣ or ∣.
Does the divides 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+2223 is still correct and will render in a font that supports it.
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