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.

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