Word 2007


- Click on the Insert tab on the Ribbon
- Click on the Symbol button
- Click on the Division symbol (or click on More Symbols if it is not there)
- The Division symbol will now appear on the page
Word 2003
- Go to Insert - Symbol
- In the Font box scroll down until you see the font name Symbol
- Look for the Division sign
- Click on the Division symbol
- The Division symbol will now appear on the page
If you want to use this symbol frequently then you can assign a shortcut key.
Assign a Shortcut Key

Word 2007 - Click on Insert tab, and then on Symbol button
Word 2003 - Go to Insert - Symbol
- Click on More Symbols
- Click on Division sign
- Click on Shortcut Key button
- Press a new shortcut key combination (I use Ctrl/)
- Click Assign and Close