Ratio ∶

The ratio sign (3∶2). It looks like a colon but is a math character, so it centers properly between numbers.

Look-alikes

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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 2236 then press Alt + X.
Press Win + . to open the emoji panel, go to Symbols (Ω), and search or scroll.

Press Ctrl + Cmd + Space, search "ratio", 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 2236, then press Enter (GTK/IBus apps).

Insert → Symbol → More Symbols. Set "from" to Unicode (hex) and enter 2236.
Or type 2236 and press Alt + X.

Insert → Special characters, then search "ratio" or paste U+2236 into the search box.

HTML: ∶
CSS: content: "\2236";
JavaScript: "\u2236"

Codes

Quick facts

Symbol	`∶`
Name	`Ratio`
Unicode	`U+2236`
Unicode name	`Ratio`
Block	`Mathematical Operators`
HTML entity	`—`
HTML hex	`∶`
HTML decimal	`∶`
CSS	`\2236`
JavaScript	`\u2236`

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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.

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FAQ

Ratio questions

How do I copy the ratio 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+2236, named "Ratio". In HTML write ∶; in CSS use "\2236".

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.