∤
Does Not Divide Symbol (∤)
Copy the Does Not Divide 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?
∤ means “does not divide”: 5 ∤ 12. Its official Unicode name is DOES NOT DIVIDE.
Codes and properties
| Character | ∤ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | DOES NOT DIVIDE |
| Code point | U+2224 |
| Decimal | 8740 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ∤ · ∤ |
| CSS | \2224 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2224 |
| Python | \u2224 or \N{DOES NOT DIVIDE} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 88 A4 |
| LaTeX | \nmid |
| Decomposition | ∣ (U+2223) + ̸ (U+0338) |
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
2224then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
2224; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “does not divide”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
2224, then Space. - HTML:
∤renders as ∤. - LaTeX:
\nmidin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ∤ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 2224 and press Alt+X. In any app press Win+. to open the symbol panel, or copy ∤ from this page.
What is the HTML code for ∤?
Use ∤ (hex) or ∤ (decimal).
What is the LaTeX command for ∤?
Use \nmid in math mode.