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Division Sign

Division SignU+00F7

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Symbol Description

The division sign is used to indicate division in mathematical expressions.

Primary Uses:

  • Mathematical division operations
  • Ratio expressions
  • Fraction alternatives
  • Rate calculations

Technical Information

Unicode

U+00F7

HTML Entity

÷

HTML Code

÷

CSS Code

\00F7

Hex Code

÷

Usage Examples

20 ÷ 4 = 5

Speed = Distance ÷ Time

x ÷ y = z

Input Method Guide

Windows Input Methods

1Alt Code

  1. 1

    Make sure Num Lock is enabled

  2. 2

    Hold down the left Alt key

  3. 3

    Type 0247 on the numeric keypad

    💡 Use Alt+0247 (or Alt+247). If Alt code fails, type 00F7 then press Alt+X in Word, or use Copy & Paste.

  4. 4

    Release Alt key, division sign (÷) will appear

2Unicode (Alt+X)

  1. 1

    Type 00F7 in the document

  2. 2

    Press Alt + X to convert to the symbol

    💡 Alt+X works in Microsoft Word and many Office apps. It is not supported in Notepad and some third-party editors.

3Word Method

  1. 1

    Type 00F7 then press Alt+X in Microsoft Word

  2. 2

    Alternatively, use Insert > Symbol if Alt+X is unavailable

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