Alt Codes & Keyboard Shortcuts
Division Sign
The obelus, the division symbol taught in schools across much of the world.
÷
- Windows
- Alt + 0247
- Mac
- Option + /
- Unicode
- U+00F7
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About this entry
What it is
The obelus, the division symbol taught in schools across much of the world.
Arithmetic in plain text, worksheets and calculator-style notation.
Copy & use
How to copy and use division sign
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Copy the complete value
Use the copy button above so the value is captured without its label, description or surrounding page text.
- 02
Paste it where you need it
Arithmetic in plain text, worksheets and calculator-style notation.
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Check the final result
Windows Alt codes may require a numeric keypad and Num Lock. Laptop keyboards, browser fields and regional layouts can behave differently, so copying is the dependable fallback.
What it is for
When to reach for ÷
The obelus is the division symbol used in school arithmetic across much of the world. Higher mathematics generally prefers a fraction bar or a solidus, and ISO recommends against the obelus for that reason.
Getting the shortcut to work
The Windows code needs the numeric keypad with Num Lock on — the number row above the letters will not work. On a laptop without a keypad, use the copy button above or Windows Character Map.
Easily confused
Characters that look like ÷
These are separate characters. They may look almost identical on screen, but they sort, search and compare differently.
Solidus
The usual division mark in code and in typed maths, and unambiguous in both.
Division slash
A typographic variant intended for mathematics rather than for file paths.
Common questions
Using division sign
What is division sign?
The obelus, the division symbol taught in schools across much of the world. Arithmetic in plain text, worksheets and calculator-style notation.
How do I type Division Sign without copying it?
On Windows: Alt + 0247. On macOS: Option + /. Windows Alt codes need the numeric keypad with Num Lock on, so laptops without one are usually quicker to serve by the copy button above.
Will division sign work everywhere?
Windows Alt codes may require a numeric keypad and Num Lock. Laptop keyboards, browser fields and regional layouts can behave differently, so copying is the dependable fallback.
Can I customise division sign after copying?
You can add a short label, repeat compatible symbols or trim the design to fit. Keep important spaces, line breaks and uncommon Unicode characters intact while editing.
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