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U+215E · Number Forms

Vulgar Fraction Seven Eighths ⅞

Vulgar Fraction Seven Eighths is the Unicode character U+215E (official name “VULGAR FRACTION SEVEN EIGHTHS”) 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+215E
HTML⅞
⅞U+215E

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+215E
Decimal8542
HTML named entity⅞
HTML (hex)⅞
HTML (decimal)⅞
CSS\215E
JavaScript\u215E
Python\u215E
UTF-8 bytesE2 85 9E
UTF-16215E
URL-encoded%E2%85%9E

Character details

Official nameVULGAR FRACTION SEVEN EIGHTHS
Unicode blockNumber Forms
General categoryOther Number (No)
SymbolHero categoryFractions
Decomposition<fraction> U+0037 U+2044 U+0038
EmojiNo

How to type ⅞

Windows

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

Mac

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

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 “vulgar fraction seven eighths” or enter U+215E.
  • HTML: &frac78; or ⅞
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(8542)

Similar fractions

Vulgar Fraction One Tenth
Vulgar Fraction One Third
Vulgar Fraction Two Thirds
Vulgar Fraction One Fifth
Vulgar Fraction Two Fifths
Vulgar Fraction Three Fifths
Vulgar Fraction Four Fifths
Vulgar Fraction One Sixth
Vulgar Fraction Five Sixths
Vulgar Fraction One Eighth
Vulgar Fraction Three Eighths
Vulgar Fraction Five Eighths
Fraction Numerator One
Vulgar Fraction Zero Thirds

See all 21 fractions →

Questions

What is the Unicode for ⅞?

It is U+215E (VULGAR FRACTION SEVEN EIGHTHS), decimal 8542.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 215E 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 “vulgar fraction seven eighths”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code?

Use the named entity &frac78; or the numeric reference ⅞.