∣
U+2223 DIVIDES
Mathematical Operators · Math symbol
| Name | DIVIDES |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+2223 |
| Decimal | 8739 |
| Block | Mathematical Operators |
| Category | Math symbol (Sm) |
| UTF-8 | E2 88 A3 |
| UTF-16 | 2223 |
| UTF-32 | 00002223 |
| HTML | ∣ ∣ |
| CSS | \2223 |
| JavaScript | \u2223 |
| Python | \u2223 |
| URL-encoded | %E2%88%A3 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the character U+2223?
U+2223 ∣ is officially named DIVIDES. It belongs to the Mathematical Operators block and the category Math symbol.
How do I type ∣?
Windows (Word, WordPad): type 2223, then press Alt+X. Linux (GTK/IBus): Ctrl+Shift+U 2223, then Space. macOS: enable the “Unicode Hex Input” keyboard, hold Option and type 2223. 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 A3. In UTF-16: 2223.