How to type Vulgar Fraction One Half
- Windows: hold Alt, type 0189 on the numeric keypad, release.
- Mac: no dedicated Option-key shortcut; open the Character Viewer with Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search by name.
- HTML:
½or½. - Chromebook: Ctrl+Shift+U, type 00BD, then Enter.
Reference
- Unicode name: VULGAR FRACTION ONE HALF
- Code point: U+00BD
- Category: Math & measurement
- Also searched as: half one half fraction 1/2
Symbol data last reviewed: July 9, 2026.