Division Symbol (÷)

Copy the Division symbol ÷ to your clipboard, and see its Unicode code point, HTML entity, LaTeX command and how to type it on any device.

What does ÷ mean?

The division sign (obelus) is used for division in arithmetic, as in 12 ÷ 4 = 3. In algebra and higher mathematics a fraction bar or slash is usually preferred. Its official Unicode name is DIVISION SIGN.

Codes and properties

Character	÷
Unicode name	DIVISION SIGN
Code point	U+00F7
Decimal	247
Unicode block	Latin-1 Supplement
HTML entity	÷ · ÷ · ÷
CSS	\00F7
JavaScript / JSON	\u00F7
Python	\u00F7 or \N{DIVISION SIGN}
UTF-8 bytes	C3 B7
LaTeX	\div

How to type ÷

Copy & paste: press the Copy button above, then paste ÷ anywhere — Word, Google Docs, email, chat or code.
Windows (Word, WordPad, Outlook): type 00F7 then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel.
Windows Alt code: hold Alt and type 0247 (or 246) on the numeric keypad (Num Lock on), then release Alt. Works in Word, Notepad and most desktop apps.
Mac shortcut: press Option+/ (US keyboard layout).
Mac (any symbol): switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type 00F7; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “division sign”.
Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 00f7, then Space.
HTML: ÷ renders as ÷.
LaTeX: \div in math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).

Frequently asked questions

How do I type ÷ on Windows?

In Microsoft Word type 00F7 and press Alt+X. In any app press Win+. to open the symbol panel, or copy ÷ from this page. You can also hold Alt and type 0247 on the numeric keypad.

How do I type ÷ on a Mac?

Press Option + / on a US keyboard layout, or open the Character Viewer with Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search for it.

What is the HTML code for ÷?

Use ÷ or ÷ (hex) or ÷ (decimal).

What is the LaTeX command for ÷?

Use \div in math mode.

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Reference: Unicode code chart: Latin-1 Supplement (U+0080–U+00FF)