divide Emoji
➗ is the division sign, commonly used to represent dividing in text and UI elements.
U+2797
The symbol ➗ is known as the division sign. It’s often used in writing, diagrams, and user interfaces to indicate division. You can copy it directly or insert it using standard character escapes.
divide Emoji Meaning
➗ (U+2797) is a division sign used to represent the operation of dividing. In everyday text, it can appear between numbers to show “one divided by the other,” similar to how you might write “8 ÷ 2.” In digital products, it’s commonly used in calculators, equation displays, and math-related labels where a compact, typographic symbol is preferred. Because it visually reads as “divide,” it also works well in icons, buttons, and instructions that explain calculations or ratios. For web development, it has a direct HTML entity and Unicode escapes for reliable rendering across platforms.
Common uses
- •Writing simple division expressions in text and notes (e.g., 12 ➗ 3).
- •Displaying division in calculators and arithmetic UI displays.
- •Labeling settings or steps in tools that perform “divide by” operations.
- •Designing math symbols in posters, slides, and educational materials.
- •Using as a compact icon-like separator for ratios and conversion instructions.
Examples
➗ Division Sign: meaning, uses, copy & HTML
- ➗15 ➗ 5 = 3
- ➗Total ➗ items = average
- ➗84 ➗ 6
- ➗Price ➗ quantity
- ➗Compute: 27 ➗ 9
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2797 | |
| HTML Entity | ➗ | |
| HTML Code | ➗ | |
| CSS | \2797 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10135 | |
| Decimal | 10135 |
How to type divide Emoji (➗)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10135 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2797 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2797. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2797, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ➗ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the divide emoji mean?
➗ (U+2797) is a division sign used to represent the operation of dividing. In everyday text, it can appear between numbers to show “one divided by the other,” similar to how you might write “8 ÷ 2.” In digital products, it’s commonly used in calculators, equation displays, and math-related labels where a compact, typographic symbol is preferred. Because it visually reads as “divide,” it also works well in icons, buttons, and instructions that explain calculations or ratios. For web development, it has a direct HTML entity and Unicode escapes for reliable rendering across platforms.
What symbol is ➗ called?
➗ is commonly called the division sign.
What Unicode character is ➗?
➗ is Unicode U+2797.
How can I insert ➗ in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ➗.
How do I use ➗ with Unicode escapes in code?
Use CSS escape \\2797 or JavaScript escape \\u{2797}.