HTML Entity for Circled Division Slash (⊘)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Circled Division Slash (⊘) in HTML using numeric references, named entities, and CSS escapes. This character is U+2298 (CIRCLED DIVISION SLASH) in the Mathematical Operators block (U+2200–U+22FF)—a circle with a division slash used in formal math notation.
You can use the named entity ⊘, hex ⊘, decimal ⊘, or CSS \2298. Do not confuse ⊘ with the plain Division Sign U+00F7 (÷) or the mathematical slash U+2215 (⁄).
⚡ Quick Reference — Circled Division Slash
U+2298Mathematical Operators block
⊘Hexadecimal reference
⊘Decimal reference
⊘Standard HTML entity
Name Value
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Unicode U+2298
Hex code ⊘
HTML code ⊘
Named entity ⊘
CSS code \2298Complete HTML Example
This example demonstrates the Circled Division Slash (⊘) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, the named entity, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\2298";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p class="math">Circled Division Slash using Hexa Decimal: ⊘</p>
<p class="math">Circled Division Slash using HTML Code: ⊘</p>
<p class="math">Circled Division Slash using HTML Entity: ⊘</p>
<p class="math" id="point">Circled Division Slash using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Circled Division Slash entity is universally supported in all modern browsers:
👀 Live Preview
See the Circled Division Slash in math and notation contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
⊘ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 2298 to display the Circled Division Slash.
Decimal HTML Code
⊘ uses the decimal Unicode value 8856 to display the same character.
Named HTML Entity
⊘ is the standard named entity for U+2298—short for “operator solidus” (solidus = slash).
CSS Entity
\2298 is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Same visual result
All four methods produce the Circled Division Slash glyph: ⊘. Unicode U+2298 sits in Mathematical Operators (U+2200–U+22FF).
Use Cases
The Circled Division Slash (⊘) commonly appears in:
Equations and formal notation using the circled division slash operator.
Representing division, quotient, or “divided by” in algebraic context.
Technical papers and research content with operator symbols.
Math tutorials, textbooks, and e-learning platforms.
Documentation referencing this symbol in formal specifications.
Unicode tables and math operator glossaries.
Use MathML or aria-label="circled division slash operator" for screen readers.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Prefer
⊘for readable math HTML source - Use math-friendly fonts (Cambria Math, STIX Two Math, serif)
- Keep entity style consistent within a document
- Consider MathML for complex equations
- Distinguish U+2298 from U+00F7 Division Sign in explanatory text
Don’t
- Confuse U+2298 (⊘) with U+00F7 Division Sign (÷)
- Put CSS escape
\2298inside HTML text nodes - Assume every font renders Mathematical Operators identically
- Use ⊘ decoratively where a plain division sign is intended
- Mix entity styles randomly in one file
Key Takeaways
Named entity is the easiest option
⊘Numeric references also render ⊘
⊘ ⊘For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\2298U+2298 CIRCLED DIVISION SLASH — not U+00F7
Four methods, one glyph — all widely supported
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⊘ (named entity), ⊘ (hex), ⊘ (decimal), or \2298 in CSS content. All produce ⊘.U+2298 (CIRCLED DIVISION SLASH). Mathematical Operators block (U+2200–U+22FF). Hex 2298, decimal 8856.⊘, ⊘, or ⊘) go directly in markup. The CSS escape \2298 is used in stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements.⊘ is the named entity for U+2298. The Division Sign is a different character: U+00F7 (÷).Explore More HTML Entities!
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