Division symbol
Tap the box to copy ÷. Below: what it means and every way to type it.
U+00F7
Division symbol and related symbols
5 symbols, each with its codes and shortcuts.
| Symbol | Name | Code | HTML | Windows | Mac | LaTeX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division sign | U+00F7 | ÷ | Alt + 246 | Option + / | \div | |
| Division slash | U+2215 | ∕ | ||||
| Fraction slash | U+2044 | ⁄ | ||||
| Solidus | U+002F | / | ||||
| Long division | U+27CC | ⟌ |
What ÷ means
The obelus ÷ means divide, as in 12 ÷ 3 = 4. On computers and in most of math beyond school, a slash / does the same job.
Common uses: primary school math, calculators and worksheets.
- Unicode name
- Division Sign
- Code point
- U+00F7
- Windows
- Alt + 246
- Mac
- Option + /
Typing ÷ on any device
Copy and paste
Click the big ÷ at the top. It copies instantly.
Windows
Hold Alt and type 246 on the number pad, then let go of Alt. In Word, type 00F7 and press Alt + X. Outside Word, open the emoji and symbols panel with Windows key + period.
Mac
Press Option + /. No shortcut? Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer; search for division sign.
iPhone and Android
Phone keyboards rarely show ÷. Copy it once, then save it as a text shortcut (Settings, General, Keyboard on iPhone; Dictionary or Text shortcuts on most Android keyboards).
HTML
Use ÷ or ÷.
LaTeX
Use \div in math mode.
Questions people ask
How do I type ÷ on a keyboard?
On Windows, hold Alt and type 246 on the number pad. On a Mac, press Option + /.
How do I type ÷ in Word?
Type 00F7 and press Alt + X straight after it. Word turns the code into ÷.
What does ÷ mean?
The obelus ÷ means divide, as in 12 ÷ 3 = 4. On computers and in most of math beyond school, a slash / does the same job.
Where is ÷ used?
Primary school math, calculators and worksheets.
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Updated November 13, 2026