Long Division Symbol
⟌ is the long division symbol (U+27CC) used to indicate division in a long-form layout.
U+27CC
The symbol ⟌ is called the long division symbol and is used in mathematical notation. It can help you visually represent long division steps in text, design, or documentation. This page makes it easy to copy the character correctly across platforms.
Long Division Symbol Meaning
⟌ (LONG DIVISION, U+27CC) is a math character commonly associated with long division notation. In writing systems or typesetting contexts, it can signal that a division should be shown in a structured, multi-step format rather than as a single “÷” expression. Because it is a specific Unicode character, it behaves more reliably than approximate ASCII art when you need consistent rendering. Use it when you want the visual cue of long division in notes, worksheets, equation descriptions, or UI elements that display step-by-step calculations.
Common uses
- •Labeling long-division problems in worksheets or math tutoring materials
- •Indicating long-division steps in educational documents and lesson plans
- •Designing math-themed UI elements or icons for “long division”
- •Formatting equation explanations in blog posts, help pages, and documentation
- •Annotating math content in slides or presentations where “÷” is too minimal
Examples
⟌ Long Division Symbol
- ⟌Long division ⟌ is often used to show steps clearly.
- ⟌Step 1: set up the problem using ⟌ notation.
- ⟌This worksheet uses ⟌ for long division problems.
- ⟌Enter ⟌ when describing long division in your notes.
- ⟌The solution is presented as repeated subtraction under ⟌.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+27CC | |
| HTML Entity | ⟌ | |
| HTML Code | ⟌ | |
| CSS | \27CC |
FAQ
What does the Long Division symbol mean?
⟌ (LONG DIVISION, U+27CC) is a math character commonly associated with long division notation. In writing systems or typesetting contexts, it can signal that a division should be shown in a structured, multi-step format rather than as a single “÷” expression. Because it is a specific Unicode character, it behaves more reliably than approximate ASCII art when you need consistent rendering. Use it when you want the visual cue of long division in notes, worksheets, equation descriptions, or UI elements that display step-by-step calculations.
What Unicode character is ⟌?
⟌ is the Unicode character named LONG DIVISION with code point U+27CC.
How can I copy ⟌ from this page?
Copy the character directly: ⟌. You can also use the provided escapes for HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
What is the HTML entity for ⟌?
The HTML entity is ⟌.
Will ⟌ render the same in all apps?
Rendering depends on the font and Unicode support of the app. If it looks different, try a Unicode-capable font.