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
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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About the division sign symbol
Known as the division sign or obelus, this character consists of a short horizontal line with a dot above and below it. It is commonly read as divided by and is part of the Latin 1 Supplement block. Though categorized technically as a lowercase letter in terms of general category, it functions globally as a symbol for mathematical operations across various languages and scripts.
In practical writing, this sign is frequently used in basic arithmetic to denote the division of one number by another. While forward slashes are common in computer programming, this specific symbol remains the standard for signage, handheld calculators, and educational textbooks. It also appears in social media posts or text messages when users need to express ratios or describe splitting costs and resources.
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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Part of the Latin 1 Supplement block
÷ division sign lives inside the Latin 1 Supplement Unicode block. Browse every indexed character in Latin 1 Supplement →
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