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Division Symbol (÷)

The division symbol is ÷. The division symbol, also called the obelus, represents arithmetic division.

Character
÷
Unicode
U+00F7
HTML
÷

Divide Symbol Copy and Paste

Select Copy to place the division symbol ÷ on your clipboard. Move the cursor to the destination and use Ctrl+V on Windows, Command+V on Mac, or the Paste command on mobile.

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Basic arithmeticEducational worksheetsCalculator-style notationInformal equations

What Is the Divide Symbol?

The division symbol, also called the obelus, represents arithmetic division.

Basic arithmetic

Educational worksheets

Calculator-style notation

Informal equations

How to Type the Divide Symbol

Choose your device or app to insert the divide symbol without copying it from another page.

Divide Symbol on Windows

In Microsoft Word, type 00F7 and press Alt + X. In other Windows apps, use Character Map, the Symbols panel, or the copy button on this page.

Divide Symbol on Mac

On many U.S. Mac layouts, press Option + /. Otherwise use Character Viewer.

Divide Symbol on iPhone and iPad

Use the copy button on this page, then paste the division symbol into the target app. For repeated use, save it as a keyboard text-replacement shortcut.

Divide Symbol on Android

Use the copy button on this page, then paste the division symbol into the target app. For repeated use, save it as a keyboard text-replacement shortcut.

Divide Symbol on Chromebook

Use the Copy button to copy ÷, then press Ctrl+V to paste it. You can also open the Chromebook emoji and symbols picker when it is available in the current app.

Divide Symbol on Microsoft Word

In Microsoft Word, type 00F7 and press Alt+X to convert the code to ÷. You can also use Insert > Symbol.

Divide Symbol on Google Docs

Use the Copy button and paste ÷ into Google Docs, or choose Insert > Special characters and search by the symbol name.

Divide Symbol Unicode and HTML Codes

Use these values when you need the divide symbol in HTML, CSS, source code, or a character reference.

Unicode U+00F7
Unicode name DIVISION SIGN
HTML entity ÷
HTML decimal ÷
HTML hex ÷
CSS escape 0F7

How to Use and Format the Divide Symbol

The division sign ÷ is Unicode U+00F7 and is commonly used as a binary arithmetic operator in elementary notation. Place the dividend on the left and the divisor on the right, as in 12 ÷ 3 = 4. Use spacing around the operator consistently with the surrounding mathematical style.

Technical publications and advanced mathematics often prefer a fraction bar, solidus, or other notation instead of ÷. Choose the form expected by the audience, and use parentheses when a slash or inline expression could make the grouping ambiguous.

  • Write a ÷ b with the dividend on the left and the divisor on the right.

  • Use spaces around ÷ in displayed or prose arithmetic when that matches the surrounding style.

  • Use parentheses to make a multi-term dividend or divisor unambiguous.

  • Use a fraction bar, slash, or mathematical markup when the discipline does not use the obelus.

  • Do not confuse ÷ with a colon, a decorative separator, or a URL slash.

  • Do not divide by zero; the expression is not defined in ordinary arithmetic.

Divide Symbol Examples

  • 12 ÷ 3 = 4
  • 20 ÷ 5 = 4
  • 18 ÷ 6 = 3
  • 100 ÷ 10 = 10
  • 45 ÷ 9 = 5
  • 81 ÷ 9 = 9
  • 7 ÷ 2 = 3.5
  • 1 ÷ 4 = 0.25
  • a ÷ b
  • Total ÷ Count = Average

Common Divide Symbol Mistakes

  • Do not divide by zero; an expression such as 5 ÷ 0 is undefined in ordinary arithmetic.
  • Do not confuse ÷ (U+00F7 DIVISION SIGN) with +, −, or a colon.
  • Do not assume ÷ and / are interchangeable in every technical or programming context.
  • Do not omit parentheses when the numerator or denominator contains several terms.
  • Do not ignore the defined order of operations in a longer expression.
  • Do not assume computer integer division produces the same result as real-number division.
  • Do not use ÷ as a decorative separator when it could be read as arithmetic.
  • Do not replace ÷ with a font-specific image when the Unicode character is intended.

More About the Divide Symbol

The division symbol ÷ is a Unicode text character, not an image. The division symbol, also called the obelus, represents arithmetic division. Because it remains selectable text, it can be copied into documents, messages, spreadsheets, source code, usernames, captions, and other fields that support Unicode. Its appearance can change with the active font or operating system, while the stored character remains U+00F7 (DIVISION SIGN).

Supporting searches such as “divide symbol for excel”, “how to type the division symbol”, and “division symbol on iphone” usually describe the same core task from different angles: identifying the correct character, copying it, or learning how to enter it with a keyboard. This page keeps those intents together so you do not need separate pages for small wording differences. Use the copy control for the fastest method, then check the platform rows when you need a repeatable shortcut on a specific device or app.

Queries such as “divide symbol on keyboard” and “divided by symbol” are covered by the keyboard, application, and character-code sections. The Windows and Mac instructions explain practical input methods, while the Microsoft Word and Google Docs rows cover document editing. Unicode, HTML, hexadecimal, and CSS values are listed separately so developers can insert the exact character without confusing it with a similar-looking mark.

Choose ÷ when its documented meaning matches the surrounding text, and compare the related-symbol links below when another character may be more precise. Spacing and visual style can vary by context, so follow the style guide of the document or platform. For example: 12 ÷ 3 = 4

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Divide Symbol FAQ

What is the division symbol?

The division symbol is ÷. The division symbol, also called the obelus, represents arithmetic division.

How do I copy and paste ÷?

Select the copy button next to ÷, then paste it with Ctrl+V on Windows, Command+V on Mac, or the Paste command on mobile.

What is the Unicode for ÷?

The Unicode code point is U+00F7 and its Unicode name is DIVISION SIGN.

How do I type ÷ on a keyboard?

In Microsoft Word, type 00F7 and press Alt + X. In other Windows apps, use Character Map, the Symbols panel, or the copy button on this page. On Mac, On many U.S. Mac layouts, press Option + /. Otherwise use Character Viewer.