Does Not Divide
Reach for ∤ in equations, formulas and technical writing, where a plain keyboard falls short. It is cataloged at Unicode code point U+2224 in the math set, so it renders the same real text character in every app that supports the font, not a pasted image.
| Symbol | ∤ | |
|---|---|---|
| Unicode | U+2224 | |
| Name | Does Not Divide | |
| HTML (decimal) | ∤ | |
| HTML (hex) | ∤ | |
| CSS content | \2224 | |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2224 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | 0xE2 0x88 0xA4 | |
| UTF-16 units | 0x2224 |
How to type the does not divide 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: "\2224"in a::beforeor::afterrule. - JavaScript: the escape
\u2224produces this character in a string.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the does not divide 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 does not divide?
The does not divide has the Unicode code point U+2224. In HTML you can write it as ∤ or ∤.
Does the does not divide 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+2224 is still correct and will render in a font that supports it.
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