How to Type Any Currency Symbol on Windows, Mac, and Linux

💡 Quick Summary

Universal cheat sheet for typing $, €, £, ¥, ₹, ¢, ₿, and other signs using keyboard shortcuts.

1. Windows Numpad Alt Codes

Hold the Alt key and type numbers on your physical numeric keypad:

- Euro (€): Alt + 0128 - British Pound (£): Alt + 0163 - Japanese Yen (¥): Alt + 0165 - Cent (¢): Alt + 0162 - Bitcoin (₿): Alt + 8383

2. Mac macOS Option Shortcuts

On Mac with a US English keyboard layout:

- Euro (€): Option + Shift + 2 - British Pound (£): Option + 3 - Japanese Yen (¥): Option + Y - Cent (¢): Option + 4

3. Linux & ChromeOS Unicode Entry

Press Ctrl + Shift + U, then type the 4-digit hexadecimal Unicode codepoint and hit Enter:

- Euro (€): Ctrl + Shift + U + 20AC + Enter - Indian Rupee (₹): Ctrl + Shift + U + 20B9 + Enter - Bitcoin (₿): Ctrl + Shift + U + 20BF + Enter

1. Windows Numpad Alt Codes

2. Mac macOS Option Shortcuts

3. Linux & ChromeOS Unicode Entry

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