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/ slash

Copy the / slash symbol with one click. It is Unicode U+002F SOLIDUS, commonly called the forward slash.

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slash: copy and quick facts

Press Copy to use / instantly. slash is U+002F; code formats, typing methods and similar characters are listed below.

Also searched as: forward slash, solidus.

UnicodeU+002F
HTML decimal/
HTML hex/
JavaScript\u002F

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Character/
UnicodeU+002F
Decimal47
Hex0x002F
HTML decimal/
HTML hex/
JavaScript\u002F
CSS\002F
Python\u002F
URL%2F

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Unicode information

Nameslash
Unicode nameSOLIDUS
Code pointU+002F
HTML decimal/
HTML hex/
CSS\002f
JavaScript\u002F
CategoryPunctuation
Unicode18.0

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Meaning of / slash

The / character is listed as slash in SymbolDex. Its technical Unicode name is SOLIDUS. It is a Unicode punctuation mark used to structure text, separate elements or express a specific typographic function.

Common questions

How do I copy the slash symbol?

Use the copy button above to copy / and paste it into any compatible text field.

Is / a slash or forward slash?

Both names refer to this character. Unicode calls U+002F SOLIDUS; “slash” and “forward slash” are common names.

Common uses

  • Punctuation and text composition.
  • Editing, quotations and documentation.
  • Copy a specific typographic variant that is not available on the keyboard.

How to type / on Windows, Mac and mobile

Windows

The universal method is to use Copy on this page and paste /. On Windows 10/11 you can press Win + . and browse the Symbols section, or open Character Map (charmap) to locate characters supported by your fonts.

Mac

Press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer, search for slash, then double-click it to insert the character.

Microsoft Word

Type 002F without U+, then immediately press Alt + X. Word converts the code into /. You can also use Insert → Symbol.

Google Docs

Open Insert → Special characters and search by name, or paste / directly. For emoji, you can also use your operating system emoji picker.

iPhone / iPad

iOS does not provide a direct Unicode-code entry method for every symbol. Copy / from SymbolDex or check long-press variants on related keys. For frequent use, create a shortcut under Settings → General → Keyboard → Text Replacement.

Android

Availability varies by Android keyboard. In Gboard, browse the symbols panel and long-press related keys for variants. If it is not available, copy / from SymbolDex and paste it where needed.

Linux

In many Linux apps using GTK/IBus, press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 002f, then confirm with Enter or Space. If your app does not support this method, copy and paste /.

Web and programming codes

Copy the representation you need for HTML, CSS, JavaScript or Python. For emoji sequences, SymbolDex includes every code point in the correct order.

HTML decimal/
HTML hex/
CSS content\002f
JavaScript\u002F
Python\u002F
Unicode text/

Usage examples

/ — slash
Unicode: U+002F
HTML: /

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