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U+2224 · Mathematical Operators

Does Not Divide ∤

Does Not Divide is the Unicode character U+2224 (official name “DOES NOT DIVIDE”) from the Mathematical Operators block. It belongs to SymbolHero’s math symbols collection. Copy it with the button, or use the codes and keyboard methods below to type it yourself.

UnicodeU+2224
HTML∤
∤U+2224

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+2224
Decimal8740
HTML named entity∤
HTML (hex)∤
HTML (decimal)∤
CSS\2224
JavaScript\u2224
Python\u2224
UTF-8 bytesE2 88 A4
UTF-162224
URL-encoded%E2%88%A4

Character details

Official nameDOES NOT DIVIDE
Unicode blockMathematical Operators
General categoryMath Symbol (Sm)
SymbolHero categoryMath Symbols
DecompositionU+2223 U+0338
EmojiNo

How to type ∤

Windows

  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 2224 then press Alt + X.
  • Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “does not divide”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

  • Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “does not divide”, and double-click the result.
  • With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 2224.

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 “does not divide” or enter U+2224.
  • HTML: ∤ or ∤
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(8740)

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Questions

What is the Unicode for ∤?

It is U+2224 (DOES NOT DIVIDE), decimal 8740.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 2224 then Alt+X, or copy it from this page.

How do I type it on a Mac?

There is no built-in Option shortcut. Use the Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space) and search “does not divide”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code?

Use the named entity ∤ or the numeric reference ∤.