U+00F7 · Latin-1 Supplement
Division Sign ÷
The division sign ÷, also called the obelus, is the dot-line-dot mark taught in elementary math and printed on calculator keys. It shows one number being divided by another, as in 12 ÷ 4 = 3. Beyond the classroom it is rare: algebra, spreadsheets, and programming languages use the slash or a horizontal fraction bar instead.
Character codes
| Unicode code point | U+00F7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 247 | |
| HTML named entity | ÷ | |
| HTML (hex) | ÷ | |
| HTML (decimal) | ÷ | |
| CSS | \00F7 | |
| JavaScript | \u00F7 | |
| Python | \u00F7 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | C3 B7 | |
| UTF-16 | 00F7 | |
| URL-encoded | %C3%B7 |
Character details
| Official name | DIVISION SIGN |
|---|---|
| Unicode block | Latin-1 Supplement |
| General category | Math Symbol (Sm) |
| SymbolHero category | Math Symbols |
| Emoji | No |
How to type ÷
Windows
- Hold Alt and type 246 on the numeric keypad (Num Lock on), then release Alt. Alt 246 uses the code page 437.
- Hold Alt and type 0247 on the numeric keypad (Num Lock on), then release Alt. Alt 0247 uses the Windows-1252 code page.
- In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type
00F7then press Alt + X. - Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “division sign”, then Select and Copy.
Mac
- Press Option + / (US English keyboard layout).
- Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “division sign”, and double-click the result.
- With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type
00F7.
iPhone & Android
- Tap Copy at the top of this page, then long-press where you want it and choose Paste.
Docs & web
- Google Docs: Insert → Special characters, then search “division sign” or enter
U+00F7. - HTML:
÷or÷ - Excel / Google Sheets:
=UNICHAR(247)
Examples
- 12 ÷ 4 = 3
- Press the ÷ key, then enter the divisor.
- Worksheet: 81 ÷ 9 = ?
Good to know
Don’t mix it up: It resembles the commercial minus sign ⁒ (U+2052), used in some European business documents, which has a slanted stroke.
Tip: Use a forward slash (/) for division in Excel formulas and code, because ÷ is not recognized as an operator there.
Display: the character itself is always the same code point, but its shape comes from the font on the device showing it. If you see an empty box, the font lacks this glyph—the text is still correct.
Questions
What is the Unicode for ÷?
It is U+00F7 (DIVISION SIGN), decimal 247.
Is there a Windows Alt code for it?
Yes: Alt 246 or Alt 0247 on the numeric keypad.
How do I type it on a Mac?
Option + / on a US English keyboard, or use the Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space).
What is the HTML code?
Use the named entity ÷ or the numeric reference ÷.