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How to Type the division sign (÷)
The division sign (÷) shows one number divided by another, as in 12 ÷ 3 = 4.
The three quick ways
Windows
Alt + 0247
Hold Alt, type the numbers on the numeric keypad, release.Mac
Option + / (slash)
Press the shortcut — no numeric keypad needed.HTML
÷
Or numeric ÷ · Unicode U+00F7Practice typing it
✓ Nice — that's the division sign!
When you'll use it
- Math problems (10 ÷ 2)
- Recipes and ratios
- Worksheets
Frequently asked questions
What is the Alt code for the division sign? On Windows, hold Alt and type 0247 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt to get ÷.
How do I type it on a Mac? Press Option + / (slash).
What's the HTML code for ÷? Use ÷ or the numeric entity ÷ (Unicode U+00F7).
No numeric keypad? On a laptop, copy the symbol from this page, use your OS emoji/symbol picker (Windows key + . or Mac Control + Command + Space), or the HTML entity on the web.