∕
U+2215 DIVISION SLASH
Mathematical Operators · Math symbol
| Name | DIVISION SLASH |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+2215 |
| Decimal | 8725 |
| Block | Mathematical Operators |
| Category | Math symbol (Sm) |
| UTF-8 | E2 88 95 |
| UTF-16 | 2215 |
| UTF-32 | 00002215 |
| HTML | ∕ ∕ |
| CSS | \2215 |
| JavaScript | \u2215 |
| Python | \u2215 |
| URL-encoded | %E2%88%95 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the character U+2215?
U+2215 ∕ is officially named DIVISION SLASH. It belongs to the Mathematical Operators block and the category Math symbol.
How do I type ∕?
Windows (Word, WordPad): type 2215, then press Alt+X. Linux (GTK/IBus): Ctrl+Shift+U 2215, then Space. macOS: enable the “Unicode Hex Input” keyboard, hold Option and type 2215. Or simply copy it from this page.
How do I write ∕ in HTML?
As a numeric character reference ∕ (decimal) or ∕ (hexadecimal). In UTF-8 documents you can also insert the character directly.
How is ∕ encoded in UTF-8?
In UTF-8 the character takes 3 bytes: E2 88 95. In UTF-16: 2215.