How to type the division symbol (÷) on Android
To type the division symbol on Android with Gboard, tap ?123, then =\<. The ÷ key sits on that second symbols page, next to × and π. Other keyboards, such as Samsung Keyboard, also keep ÷ on their symbols pages, usually on the second or third page.
Quick answer
In Gboard: tap ?123, then =\<, then ÷.
Step by step
Open the numbers page
Tap ?123 at the bottom-left of Gboard.
Switch to more symbols
Tap =\< on the left edge of the keyboard, in the spot where Shift normally sits.
Tap ÷
The division sign is on this page, in the same group as × and π.
What else is on that page
Gboard’s second symbols page is a small toolbox: ~ ` | • √ π ÷ × ¶ ∆, plus £ ¢ € ¥, °, © ® ™ and ✓. So once you know where ÷ lives, you also know where to find the degree sign and the square root. The square root on Android guide uses the same page.
Samsung Keyboard and other keyboards
Samsung Keyboard, SwiftKey and most other Android keyboards also carry maths signs on their symbol pages: tap the symbols key (!#1 on Samsung) and page through. Layouts change between versions, so if yours does not show ÷, copy it from this page and add it to the keyboard’s shortcut or dictionary feature.
Division in calculator apps and spreadsheets
Calculator apps show ÷ on the button, but when you paste a sum into Google Sheets you must use / to divide. ÷ is for display: worksheets, recipes, captions and puzzles such as 12 ÷ 4 = 3.
A note for accessible content
Screen readers announce ÷ as “divided by”, which reads naturally in text. Avoid drawing the sign with a colon or a slash in learning materials for young children, since ÷ is what they see on calculators and in textbooks. See the division symbol page for every code, the math symbols for related operators, and the Android symbols guide for other keyboard tricks.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the division sign on Gboard?
Tap ?123, then =\<. The ÷ key is on that second symbols page.
Where is ÷ on a Samsung keyboard?
Open the symbols pages with the !#1 key and look through them; ÷ is grouped with the other maths signs. If you cannot find it, copy it here and save it as a text shortcut.
Can I use ÷ in Google Sheets on my phone?
Only as text. To divide in a formula, use the slash, for example =A1/B1.