Circled Division Slash ⊘

⊘ (U+2298) is a standard Unicode character that you can copy and paste anywhere text is accepted. This page provides a concise reference with safe tips, internal links, and practical guidance so you can use it reliably across apps and platforms.

What it is and where it’s used: Circled Division Slash is part of the Symbols family (block: Mathematical Operators). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: The Circled Division Slash symbol, shown as ⊘, has the code point U+2298. It belongs to the Mathematical Operators block and is used in some formulas and user interfaces as a toggle or indicator. In practice, this symbol signals a division or a separation that is circled to stand out. It can appear in places where a simple slash would be unclear, or where a symbol is needed to mark a special operation. Its shape makes it easy to spot in dense text or formulas. The character is a common math symbol, and it helps users recognize an operation or a boundary quickly. In history, such circled marks have been adopted in various fields to distinguish a specific action from ordinary division. The symbol is not tied to a single standard meaning across all software, but it often serves as a visual cue in math formulas and interface elements. Overall, it functions as a recognizable operator marker and notes a particular operation or distinction in displayed content.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2298 in many development tools or editors. Some operating systems provide a character viewer or input palette that lets you search by name or code and insert the glyph into documents.

Display and fallback: if you see an empty box (tofu) or a placeholder rectangle, the active font might not include this codepoint. Switching to a font with broader Unicode coverage or using a fallback font usually fixes the issue. On the web, ensure the page’s font stack includes a general‑purpose fallback.

Related references: browse the Categories for similar characters. When choosing a symbol, prefer the official codepoint for semantic clarity and better compatibility with search, copy, and accessibility tooling.

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