Alt Codes & Keyboard Shortcuts
One-Quarter Fraction
A single character for one quarter, keeping the line height even.
¼
- Windows
- Alt + 0188
- Mac
- Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space)
- Unicode
- U+00BC
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About this entry
What it is
A single character for one quarter, keeping the line height even.
Recipes, measurements and any text where 1/4 would break awkwardly.
Copy & use
How to copy and use one-quarter fraction
- 01
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
Recipes, measurements and any text where 1/4 would break awkwardly.
- 03
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 ¼
A precomposed quarter, part of the small set of fractions inherited from Latin-1. Only a handful exist as single characters, which is why ⅓ behaves differently from ¼.
Getting the shortcut to work
No default Option chord on macOS — the Character Viewer or the copy button is the practical route. 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 ¼
These are separate characters. They may look almost identical on screen, but they sort, search and compare differently.
Typed fraction
Three characters that can break across a line, but far more searchable.
Vulgar fraction one quarter
The same character. Fonts render it very differently in size and slant, which is often mistaken for a different symbol.
Common questions
Using one-quarter fraction
What is one-quarter fraction?
A single character for one quarter, keeping the line height even. Recipes, measurements and any text where 1/4 would break awkwardly.
How do I type One-Quarter Fraction without copying it?
On Windows: Alt + 0188. On macOS: Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space). 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 one-quarter fraction 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 one-quarter fraction 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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