¼ one quarter
U+00BC · VULGAR FRACTION ONE QUARTER
How to type ¼
Shortcuts verified against Microsoft, Apple and X.Org documentation.
Windows
- Alt code
- Hold Alt, type Alt+0188 on the numeric keypad, release Alt.
- Alt code
- The short code Alt+172 also works on US English systems (code page 437).
- Alt codes need the numeric keypad with Num Lock on. On a laptop without one, use the Word method or copy the character.
- Alt+X in Word and Outlook
- Type 00BC then press Alt+X. The code turns into ¼.
- US-International keyboard
- With the US-International layout enabled: AltGr+6.
- Character Map
- Open Character Map (search “charmap” in the Start menu), find ¼, click Select then Copy.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “one quarter fraction” or draw ¼. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Mac
- Option key
- There is no Option shortcut for ¼ on the US keyboard layout.
- Unicode Hex Input
- Switch to Unicode Hex Input, hold Option and type 00BC.
- Character Viewer
- Press Control+Command+Space, search “one quarter fraction” and double-click ¼.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “one quarter fraction” or draw ¼. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
iPhone and iPad
- iPhone keyboard
- ¼ is not in the English keyboard pop-up on iPhone.
- Or just copy it
- Tap ¼ at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “one quarter fraction” or draw ¼. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Android
- Android keyboard (Gboard)
- Touch and hold the 1 key, slide to ¼, release.
- Or just copy it
- Tap ¼ at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “one quarter fraction” or draw ¼. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Linux
- Compose key
- Press Compose 1 4 (enable the Compose key in your keyboard settings first).
- Unicode entry (GTK apps and Chromebook)
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type bc, then press Space or Enter.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “one quarter fraction” or draw ¼. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Chromebook
- Chromebook
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type bc, press Enter. Or add the US International keyboard in Settings.
- US-International keyboard
- With the US-International layout enabled: AltGr+6.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “one quarter fraction” or draw ¼. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Codes for developers
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Questions about ¼
How do I type ¼ on Windows?
Hold Alt and type 0188 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. In Word you can also type 00BC and press Alt+X.
How do I type ¼ on a Mac?
Hold the ¼ key on your Mac keyboard and pick ¼ from the pop-up accent menu, or use the Character Viewer (Control+Command+Space).
How do I type ¼ on my phone?
On iPhone and Android, press and hold the 1 key and slide to ¼.
What is the HTML code for ¼?
Use ¼ or the numeric entity ¼ (hex ¼). In CSS write \BC, in JavaScript \u00BC.