AltKeyCodes

Fraction Slash Symbol

There is no legacy Windows Alt code for Fraction Slash because it is not in either the OEM code page 437 or Windows-1252 tables. The Unicode codepoint is U+2044, which you can use as ⁄ in HTML, \2044 in CSS, or type with Alt+8260 on Windows (BMP only). If your keyboard has no numeric keypad, use the Character Viewer, the HTML entity, or copy the character directly. Fraction Slash is outside both legacy code pages, which is why U+2044 is the identifier that works across Word, HTML, CSS, Python and JavaScript. HTML also defines the named entity ⁄ for Fraction Slash, but the numeric form ⁄ is safer when compatibility is uncertain.

Codes for this symbol

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MethodValue
Alt + decimal
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HTML decimal
HTML hex
CSS escape
Python escape
JavaScript escape
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Unicode category

Not available for this symbol: legacy Windows Alt code.

How to type fraction slash on Windows

  1. Turn Num Lock on so the numeric keypad is active.
  2. Hold the left Alt key.
  3. Type 8 2 6 0 on the numeric keypad for the decimal codepoint 8260.
  4. Release Alt. The Fraction Slash character (⁄) appears.

If your keyboard has no numeric keypad, see how to type symbols without a numpad.

How to type fraction slash on macOS

On a US keyboard layout, press ⌥⇧1 to insert Fraction Slash. This shortcut assumes a US layout; other layouts may remap it.

If the shortcut does not work on your layout, open the Character Viewer with ⌃⌘Space, search for "Fraction Slash" and click the character.

How to use fraction slash in code

  • HTML: or , also
  • CSS: content:"\2044"; ()
  • Python: \u2044 or chr(0x2044)
  • JavaScript: \u2044 or String.fromCodePoint(0x2044)
  • JSON: "\u2044"
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Pilcrow SignAlt+20
Right-pointing Double Angle Quotation MarkAlt+175
En DashAlt+0150
Em DashAlt+0151
Left Single Quotation MarkAlt+0145
Right Single Quotation MarkAlt+0146
Left Double Quotation MarkAlt+0147
Right Double Quotation MarkAlt+0148
DaggerAlt+0134
Per Mille SignAlt+0137
Middle DotAlt+250
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Frequently asked questions

Is there an Alt code for ⁄?

No legacy Alt code exists for Fraction Slash because it is not in code page 437 or Windows-1252. Use the Unicode codepoint U+2044 in HTML, CSS or the Character Viewer instead.

How do I type ⁄ without a numpad?

Use the Windows Character Viewer (Win+.), the macOS Character Viewer (⌃⌘Space), an HTML entity such as ⁄, or copy the character directly from this page.

Why does Alt+8260 not work?

Alt+8260 only works on a keyboard with a physical numeric keypad. It also requires the application to accept the numeric-keypad input path. Laptops without a numpad need an alternative method.

What is the Unicode for Fraction Slash?

The Unicode codepoint for Fraction Slash is U+2044. You can use this value in HTML as ⁄, in CSS as \2044, and in Word with Alt+X.

How do I type ⁄ on a Mac?

On a US Mac keyboard, press ⌥⇧1. If that does not work on your layout, open ⌃⌘Space and search for U+2044.

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