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Ratio Symbol (∶)
Copy the Ratio 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 ratio sign ∶ separates the terms of a ratio, as in 3 ∶ 4. Its official Unicode name is RATIO.
Codes and properties
| Character | ∶ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | RATIO |
| Code point | U+2236 |
| Decimal | 8758 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ∶ · ∶ |
| CSS | \2236 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2236 |
| Python | \u2236 or \N{RATIO} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 88 B6 |
| LaTeX | paste ∶ with unicode-math (XeLaTeX/LuaLaTeX) |
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
2236then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
2236; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “ratio”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
2236, then Space. - HTML:
∶renders as ∶. - LaTeX: standard LaTeX has no dedicated command; compile with XeLaTeX or LuaLaTeX and the unicode-math package, then paste ∶ directly.
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ∶ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 2236 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 ∶?
There is no standard command; use XeLaTeX or LuaLaTeX with unicode-math and paste ∶ directly.