How to Type the Division Symbol (÷) on Your Keyboard (Windows, Mac, Word, Excel, Google Docs)

The division symbol (÷) (also called the obelus) is used in math to mean “divided by” (for example, 10 ÷ 2 = 5). You’ll see it in worksheets, textbooks, and nicely formatted math.

Quick note for Excel: even though people want ÷ for display, Excel formulas use the forward slash (/) for division (example: =10/2), not ÷.

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1-Minute Answer (fastest ways)

Windows (Alt code): Hold Alt and type 0247 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt → ÷
Mac (fastest): Press Option + / → ÷
If that doesn’t work, use Character Viewer: Control + Command + Space, search division.
Word (fastest):
- Windows: type 00F7 then press Alt + X → ÷
- Or: Insert → Symbol → More Symbols → choose ÷
Google Docs (fastest): Insert → Special characters → search division (or divide / obelus) → click ÷
iPhone / Android: ÷ is not always on the built-in keyboard. Fastest is usually copy/paste (below). On some Android keyboards, you may find it in the symbols screens.

Division symbol (÷) — click to copy

Tap/click any symbol to copy it.

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Copied symbol will go to your clipboard. Then paste anywhere (Ctrl+V / Cmd+V).