Windows
2 options- Hold Alt and type 0247 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt.
- Or, in Word: type 00F7 then press Alt + X.
Numeric keypad required (laptops: enable Num Lock or use Fn).
Division Sign Symbol
A symbol from the Math Symbols collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.
- Symbol
- ÷
- Unicode
- U+00F7
- HTML entity
- ÷
- Category
- Math Symbols
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4 of 96 in the math symbols collection
About the division sign symbol
The division sign is a mathematical symbol formed by a horizontal line with a single dot above and below it. It is used in arithmetic to indicate the operation of division, as in "12 ÷ 3 = 4". The character belongs to the Latin 1 Supplement block and is categorized as a math symbol, making it a standard part of basic mathematical notation in many languages and educational contexts.
How to type Division Sign
Native keyboard shortcuts for each operating system — derived from the codepoint, so the steps below are always accurate.
macOS
2 options- Press Option + / on a US keyboard.
- Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer.
Linux
2 options- Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type F7, then press Enter or Space.
- Or with a Compose key configured: Compose + : + -.
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- ≥Greater-Than Or Equal ToCopy the greater-than or equal to symbol→
- ≪Much Less-ThanCopy the much less-than symbol→
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