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U+215F · Number Forms

Fraction Numerator One

Fraction Numerator One is the Unicode character U+215F (official name “FRACTION NUMERATOR ONE”) from the Number Forms block. It belongs to SymbolHero’s fractions collection. Copy it with the button, or use the codes and keyboard methods below to type it yourself.

UnicodeU+215F
HTML
U+215F

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+215F
Decimal8543
HTML (hex)
HTML (decimal)
CSS\215F
JavaScript\u215F
Python\u215F
UTF-8 bytesE2 85 9F
UTF-16215F
URL-encoded%E2%85%9F

Character details

Official nameFRACTION NUMERATOR ONE
Unicode blockNumber Forms
General categoryOther Number (No)
SymbolHero categoryFractions
Decomposition<fraction> U+0031 U+2044
EmojiNo

How to type ⅟

Windows

  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 215F then press Alt + X.
  • Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “fraction numerator one”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

  • Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “fraction numerator one”, and double-click the result.
  • With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 215F.

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 “fraction numerator one” or enter U+215F.
  • HTML:
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(8543)

Questions

What is the Unicode for ⅟?

It is U+215F (FRACTION NUMERATOR ONE), decimal 8543.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 215F 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 “fraction numerator one”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code?

Use the numeric reference ⅟ (or ⅟). There is no named entity.