Heavy Division Sign ➗
➗ (U+2797) 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: Heavy Division Sign is part of the Symbols family (block: Dingbats). 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 character HEAVY DIVISION SIGN has the codepoint U+2797 and is in the Dingbats block. In text, this symbol appears as a bold, circular division sign. It is used in various contexts where a clear division or separation is shown. The symbol is part of the set of common math symbols. It carries the idea of a strong break or split in an equation or list. Its appearance helps readers see where one part ends and another begins. In user interfaces, the heavy division sign may mark a separator or a delimiter. Designers use it to indicate a strong boundary between items or steps. This character is a familiar option for representing division in places with large, visible symbols. It works well when a plain, unmistakable mark is needed. When a user sees it, they may interpret it as a clear operation or comparison. The availability of this symbol in fonts and systems helps ensure consistent display. In summary, the HEAVY DIVISION SIGN communicates division or separation with emphasis and clarity.
Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2797 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.
See our category page for related symbols.
Technical details
- Codepoint:
U+2797 - General Category:
So - Age:
6.0 - Bidi Class:
ON - Block:
Dingbats - Script:
Common - UTF-8:
E2 9E 97 - UTF-16:
2797 - UTF-32:
00002797 - HTML dec:
➗ - HTML hex:
➗ - JS escape:
\u2797 - Python \N{}:
\N{HEAVY DIVISION SIGN} - Python \u:
\u2797 - Python \U:
\U00002797 - URL-encoded:
%E2%9E%97 - CSS escape:
\2797
How to type / insert
Fast copy: click the Copy button near the top of this page.
By codepoint: in many editors and IDEs, you can insert via the Unicode code U+2797 or a built‑in character picker.
HTML: use the numeric entity ➗ (hex) or ➗ (decimal) when an HTML entity is needed.
Compatibility & troubleshooting
Font support: if the symbol does not render, the current font likely lacks this codepoint. Choose a font with broad Unicode coverage or allow a fallback font.
Web pages: ensure your CSS font stack includes a general fallback; avoid relying on images for common symbols to preserve accessibility and copyability.