Divide Symbol (÷)
Click ÷ to copy it. Alt+0247 works with compatible Windows code pages, and Option+/ works on the standard US Mac layout. Use the codes below for Word, Excel, HTML, Unicode, and LaTeX.
How to Type Divide Symbol on Windows (Alt Code)
The divide symbol Alt code is Alt+0247 on Windows systems using a compatible code page. Hold Alt, type 0247 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt to insert ÷.
- Click where the symbol should go.
- Hold Alt and type 0247 on the numeric keypad.
- Release Alt and ÷ appears.
Alt codes need a numeric keypad with Num Lock on and depend on the active Windows code page. If a different character appears, copy ÷ from this page or use the Windows emoji and symbol panel.
Keyboard Shortcut for Divide Symbol on Mac
On a Mac with the standard US keyboard layout, press Option+/ to type ÷. On another layout, open Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space and search for division sign.
How to Type Divided-by Symbol on a Laptop or Phone
Laptop and phone keyboard layouts vary, and ÷ may be hidden behind a long press or a second symbols screen. Copy it from this page, or add a text replacement if you use the sign often.
Divide Symbol for Excel, Word, and Google Docs
In Word, type 00F7 and press Alt+X, or use Insert → Symbol. In Excel and Google Sheets, use / in a formula and =UNICHAR(247) when you need to display ÷. In Google Docs, use Insert → Special characters and search for division.
Unicode Divide Symbol, ASCII Slash, Alt Code, and LaTeX Codes
| Format | Code | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| Symbol | ÷ | |
| Unicode code point | U+00F7 | |
| HTML named entity | ÷ | |
| HTML decimal | ÷ | |
| HTML hexadecimal | ÷ | |
| CSS content | \00F7 | |
| LaTeX | \div | |
| Windows Alt code (code-page dependent) | Alt+0247 | |
| Word shortcut | 00F7, Alt+X | |
| Excel display formula | =UNICHAR(247) | |
| ASCII slash (formula) | / | |
| ASCII code point for slash | U+002F |
What Is the Divided-by Symbol?
÷ is the obelus or divided-by symbol (U+00F7), / is the solidus (U+002F) used in formulas and plain text, and ⁄ is the fraction slash (U+2044) designed for compound fractions. Use ÷ for displayed arithmetic, / in code and spreadsheets, and ⁄ only when its typographic fraction behavior is useful.
What Is the Symbol for Dividing in Excel?
Excel and Google Sheets use the slash / as the division operator, so =12/3 calculates correctly. Typing ÷ into a formula does not replace /. For a visible label, paste ÷ or return it with =UNICHAR(247).
Divide Symbol Copy and Paste
Click the large ÷ above to copy the divide symbol, then paste it into a document, message, worksheet label, or caption. Use the slash / instead when the destination expects a plain-text or ASCII formula.
Divide Symbol in Word, Google Docs, and LaTeX
Word and Google Docs accept ÷ as pasted text, while Word also supports 00F7 followed by Alt+X. In LaTeX math mode, use \div for a division sign or \frac{a}{b} for a stacked fraction. In HTML, paste ÷ directly or use ÷.
Does Not Divide Symbol in LaTeX
The does-not-divide symbol is ∤, not ÷. In LaTeX, \nmid produces ∤ when the appropriate math-symbol package is loaded, as in a \nmid b. Use \div for division and \frac{a}{b} for a fraction.
Divider Symbols: Text Dividers and Line Dividers
A divider symbol separates text; it does not mean division. Use marks such as •, ·, |, ─, or ✦ for text dividers and line dividers, while ÷ belongs in displayed math. Choose the divider that remains readable in the font and space available.
When a Fraction Is Clearer Than ÷
Use ÷ when the operation should read in one line, such as 12 ÷ 3 = 4. Use a fraction or slash when numerator and denominator need to stay visibly connected, such as a/b in plain text or a stacked fraction in an equation editor.