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mr__ed
Explorer
Apr 23, 2017

No "divide by" Key on my keyboard

Toshiba Satellite laptop, modelL55-A5226
I had need of the divide symbol recently but noted there is no key for that symbol. I carefully inspected every key on the keyboard. The typical (+) and (-) keys are there, but no division. I don't remember if my previous Toshiba had one. Is that normal, or is there some trick needed to get to the division symbol? So,I wrote out the equation like this: 1246/6,
meaning: 1246 divided by 6.
  • wa8yxm's avatar
    wa8yxm
    Explorer III
    On a Tosh keyboard check the question mark.. Shifted it is a question mark unshifted it is a / ans in 3/4=0.75

    This typed on a Toshiba

    Note since I have a numeric keyhpad on my kb There is a 2nd / key above the number 8.. I don't use it , but it's there.
  • OK, thanks to all. So, my using the / sign was correct. I didn't realize the typical division symbol wasn't standard. Wasn't paying attention. :Z
  • wa8yxm's avatar
    wa8yxm
    Explorer III
    Both Cents and "Division" are extended ASCII, not present on most keyboards

    Hold ALT and on the numeric keypad hit 155 (Cents) or 246 (Division)