HTML Entity for Does Not Divide (∤)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+2224

HTML Entity for does not divide (U+2224) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is Does Not Divide?

Does not divide (∤) is the Unicode character at U+2224 in the Mathematical Operators block. Official name: DOES NOT DIVIDE. In number theory, a ∤ b means a does not divide b.

Remember

Character     ∤
Unicode       U+2224
Named entity  &nmid;
Hex entity    &#x2224;
Decimal       &#8740;
CSS escape    \2224
Not the same  ∣ · ÷ · |

Prefer &nmid; in HTML markup (aliases: &NotVerticalBar;, &nshortmid;). You can also type ∤ in UTF-8, or use numeric forms when needed.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Named entity	`&nmid;`	HTML markup (preferred)
Direct character	`∤`	HTML text (UTF-8)
Hex entity	`∤`	HTML markup
Decimal entity	`∤`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\2224`	Stylesheet `content`

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Does not divide (a ∤ b)	`&nmid;` or type `∤`
Divides (positive)	∣ / `&mid;`
Arithmetic division (quotient)	÷ / `÷`
Programming / separator pipe	Type `\|` (U+007C)
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\2224"`

See it

Live Preview

Does not divide rendered in common number-theory contexts.

Example 5 ∤ 12

Large glyph ∤

Compared ∣ ∤ ÷ |

With entities Named: ∤ | Hex: ∤ | Decimal: ∤

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows Does Not Divide with named, hex, decimal, CSS escape, and a typed character. Use View Output or open the live editor.

Named + Hex + Decimal + CSS + Typed

Five ways to produce ∤, plus a divisibility example.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Does Not Divide (∤) in HTML</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\2224";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Symbol using Named Entity: &nmid;</p>
  <p>Symbol using Hex Code: &#x2224;</p>
  <p>Symbol using HTML Code: &#8740;</p>
  <p id="point">Symbol using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p>Typed directly: ∤</p>
  <p>Example: 5 &nmid; 12 means 5 does not divide 12. Positive uses &mid;.</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Named: &nmid; is the HTML5 name for U+2224 → ∤. Best default in markup.

2. Hex: U+2224 → ∤ in HTML. Same glyph as the named form.

3. Decimal: same code point as 8740 → ∤. Same result as hex and named.

4. CSS: use \2224 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ∤ after the paragraph text.

5. Typed / example: paste ∤ in UTF-8, or write 5 &nmid; 12. The positive form is &mid; (∣).

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with Does Not Divide.

∣

Positive vs negation

Use &mid; (∣) when a divides b. Use &nmid; (∤) when it does not.

Not the division sign

÷ (÷) is an arithmetic operator. ∤ is a divisibility relation.

Not the ASCII pipe

Use | for code or separators. For math “does not divide,” use &nmid;.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\2224 belongs in CSS strings. &nmid; / ∤ / ∤ belong in HTML.

Fonts

Math font coverage

Some fonts omit U+2224. Prefer a font with Mathematical Operators coverage for display.

Semicolon

End references

Always finish with ; — write &nmid;, not &nmid.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Does not divide (U+2224) and its entity forms (&nmid;, ∤, ∤, CSS \\2224) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Visible glyphs depend on math font coverage.

✓ Universal support

Does Not Divide (∤)

Encode with named, hex, decimal, CSS escape, or type the character — same code point everywhere encoding is supported.

100% Browser coverage

Google Chrome Supported

Yes

Microsoft Edge Supported

Yes

Mozilla Firefox Supported

Yes

Apple Safari Supported

Yes

Opera Supported

Yes

Internet Explorer All versions

Yes

U+2224 / entities Full support

Bottom line: Prefer &nmid; in HTML. Use ∤ or ∤ when numeric form is required, and \\2224 only inside CSS content.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: does not divide is U+2224 (decimal 8740) — glyph ∤.
HTML: prefer &nmid;, or use ∤ / ∤ / type ∤.
CSS: use \2224 inside content for generated text.
Meaning: ∤ = does not divide — not ∣, ÷, or |.

One line: U+2224 → &nmid; / ∤ / ∤ / CSS \2224 / type ∤.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display does not divide (∤) in HTML?

Use &nmid; (named), ∤ (hex), ∤ (decimal), type ∤ directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \2224 in content. Prefer &nmid; in normal HTML.

What is the Unicode value for does not divide?

U+2224 (DOES NOT DIVIDE). Hex 2224, decimal 8740. It belongs to the Mathematical Operators block (U+2200–U+22FF).

Is there a named HTML entity for U+2224?

Yes. Use &nmid; (preferred), or aliases &NotVerticalBar; and &nshortmid;. Numeric forms ∤ and ∤ also work.

When should I use U+2224?

Use it in number theory when a does not divide b, for example 5 ∤ 12. For the positive relation, use U+2223 (&mid;).

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+2224?

HTML entities (&nmid;, ∤, or ∤) go in markup. The CSS escape \2224 goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).

Is &nmid; the same as | or ÷?

No. &nmid; is U+2224 (does not divide). The ASCII pipe | is U+007C. The division sign ÷ is U+00F7 (÷). Divides is U+2223 (&mid;).

Did you know?

Does not divide is Unicode U+2224 (decimal 8740) — glyph ∤ in the Mathematical Operators block. HTML5 names it &nmid; (also &NotVerticalBar;, &nshortmid;). It is the negation of divides ∣ (&mid;). Do not confuse with the division sign ÷ (÷).

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