U+2298
Circled division slash⊘
Circled division slash is a monochrome text character from the Unicode Mathematical Operators block, listed here under Checks & Crosses. Copy it with one click, or use the hex, octal, decimal and HTML entity codes below to embed it in web pages, code, and documents. It is often searched for as "prohibited".
Quick facts
- Unicode
- U+2298
- Decimal
- 8856
- Hex
- 0x2298
- Octal
- 0o21230
Unicode identity
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| Code pointOfficial Unicode notation | U+2298 | |
| Official nameUnicodeData.txt, Unicode 18.0.0 | CIRCLED DIVISION SLASH | |
| DecimalBase 10 | 8856 | |
| HexadecimalBase 16 | 0x2298 | |
| OctalBase 8 | 0o21230 | |
| BinaryBase 2 | 0010001010011000 | |
| General categorySymbol, math | Sm | |
| Unicode blockU+2200–U+22FF | Mathematical Operators | |
| Plane | Basic Multilingual Plane (BMP, Plane 0) |
HTML & CSS
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| HTML entity (decimal) | ⊘ | |
| HTML entity (hex) | ⊘ | |
| CSS content escapeUse inside content: "…" | \2298 | |
| URL encodedPercent-encoded UTF-8 | %E2%8A%98 |
Programming languages
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| JavaScript / TypeScript | \u2298 | |
| JSONUTF-16 surrogate pairs | \u2298 | |
| Python | \u2298 | |
| Java / C# / Kotlin | \u2298 |
Byte encodings
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| UTF-83 bytes | E2 8A 98 | |
| UTF-16 (BE) | 2298 | |
| UTF-32 (BE) | 00002298 |
How to type Circled division slash
Windows
Hold Alt and type +2298 with the hex numeric keypad option enabled, or type 2298 then press Alt+X in Word and most Office apps.
macOS
Enable the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option, and type 2298. Or open Character Viewer (Control+Command+Space) and search "Circled division slash".
Linux
Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 2298, then press Space or Enter in GTK apps. IBus and most terminals support the same sequence.
HTML, CSS & code
Paste the character directly, or use the escapes above: ⊘ in HTML, \2298 in CSS, and \u2298 in JavaScript.
Official Unicode reference
- Character name
- CIRCLED DIVISION SLASH
- Block
- Mathematical Operators (U+2200–U+22FF)
- General category
- Sm — Symbol, math
Data from the Unicode Character Database, version 18.0.0. See the official code chart for the Mathematical Operators block: U2200.pdf (PDF, unicode.org).
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the Circled division slash symbol?
Click the Copy button at the top of this page, or select ⊘ and press Ctrl+C (Cmd+C on Mac). It is plain Unicode text, so it pastes into documents, chats, code, and design tools.
What is the Unicode code point for Circled division slash?
Circled division slash is U+2298 (decimal 8856, hexadecimal 0x2298, octal 0o21230). It lives in the Mathematical Operators block (U+2200–U+22FF) of the Basic Multilingual Plane (BMP, Plane 0).
What is the official Unicode name of Circled division slash?
The Unicode Standard (version 18.0.0) names this character "CIRCLED DIVISION SLASH". Its General_Category is Sm (Symbol, math).
What is the HTML code for Circled division slash?
Use ⊘ or ⊘. In CSS, use content: "\2298".
How do I type Circled division slash in code?
JavaScript: "\u2298". Python: "\u2298". JSON and Java: "\u2298". The UTF-8 byte sequence is E2 8A 98.
Is Circled division slash an emoji?
No. Circled division slash is a text symbol and renders as a monochrome glyph in the current font. Some platforms may offer an emoji variant when U+FE0F is appended.