Proportion ∷

The proportion sign: four dots in a square, used in ratios like a∶b ∷ c∶d. It also makes a neat four-dot ornament.

Look-alikes

∷ next to similar dots

Same font and size, so you can see the difference in height and weight. Click any of them to copy it.

Baselinex-height middleSame font, same size, so you can see the real difference. Click any to copy.

How to type

Type ∷ on any device

In Microsoft Word or WordPad, type 2237 then press Alt + X.
Press Win + . to open the emoji panel, go to Symbols (Ω), and search or scroll.

Press Ctrl + Cmd + Space, search "proportion", and double-click it.

Copy it from this page once, then save it under Settings → General → Keyboard → Text Replacement (for example, type bbb to get it).

Copy it once, then add it to your Gboard clipboard or Personal dictionary as a shortcut.

Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 2237, then press Enter (GTK/IBus apps).

Insert → Symbol → More Symbols. Set "from" to Unicode (hex) and enter 2237.
Or type 2237 and press Alt + X.

Insert → Special characters, then search "proportion" or paste U+2237 into the search box.

HTML: ∷
CSS: content: "\2237";
JavaScript: "\u2237"

Codes

Quick facts

Symbol	`∷`
Name	`Proportion`
Unicode	`U+2237`
Unicode name	`Proportion`
Block	`Mathematical Operators`
HTML entity	`—`
HTML hex	`∷`
HTML decimal	`∷`
CSS	`\2237`
JavaScript	`\u2237`

Ready to paste

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List

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Divider

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Repeated

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Rendering

How ∷ looks in different fonts

The shape depends on the font. Check that it still looks right where you paste it.

∷Serif

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∷Mono

∷Display

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FAQ

Proportion questions

How do I copy the proportion symbol?

Click the big ∷ at the top of this page and it's copied to your clipboard. Paste it with Ctrl+V (Cmd+V on Mac) or long-press on mobile.

What is the Unicode for ∷?

∷ is U+2237, named "Proportion". In HTML write ∷; in CSS use "\2237".

Does ∷ work on Instagram and WhatsApp?

Yes. It is a standard text character, so it works in bios, captions, chats and documents, as long as the font has it. Most modern phones show it correctly.