division sign (÷)
Need to type division sign (÷)? The fastest way is the copy button below. If you'd rather use a keyboard shortcut, the cards underneath cover Windows, macOS, Linux, HTML and Unicode.
- Unicode
- U+00F7
- HTML
- ÷
- HTML entity
- ÷
- Alt
- Alt + 0247
Windows
Hold Alt and type 0247 on the numeric keypad
Mac
Option + /
Linux
Compose + : + -
HTML / web
÷
÷
Unicode
U+00F7
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to type ÷?
Click the Copy button on this page — that copies ÷ (division sign (÷)) to your clipboard, ready to paste into any app.
What is the Unicode codepoint for ÷?
÷ has Unicode codepoint U+00F7. Its decimal HTML entity is ÷.
Does ÷ work in every font?
Most modern system fonts include ÷. If a specific font lacks the glyph, switch to a Unicode-complete fallback like Noto, Arial Unicode MS, or DejaVu.
Why doesn't the Alt code work for ÷?
Windows Alt codes only work with the numeric keypad and Num Lock enabled. On laptops without a numeric keypad, use the Character Map app or the copy button above.