.appEuro sign (€) on the keyboard
On Windows, the euro sign is Alt + 0128 on the numeric keypad; on a UK keyboard, it’s also Alt Gr + 4. On a Mac, press Option + Shift + 2 with the U.S. layout or Option + 2 with the British layout.
- €euro
Ways to type it on Windows and Mac
| System | Method | Keys |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | Alt code | Alt + 0128 on the numeric keypad |
| Windows, UK layout | Keyboard shortcut | Alt Gr + 4 (the right Alt key) |
| Windows 11 | Symbols panel | Win + period, then the Symbols tab |
| Word for Windows | Character code | Type 20AC, then press Alt + X |
| Mac, U.S. layout | Keyboard shortcut | Option + Shift + 2 |
| Mac, British layout | Keyboard shortcut | Option + 2 |
| Mac | Character Viewer | Ctrl + Cmd + Space, then search for “euro” |
Press the shortcut on your keyboard - the keys light up on the drawing and the row with the character is highlighted in the table.
€ on a laptop: Win + period opens the symbols panel
Shortcuts for related characters
| Character | Name | Windows | Mac | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| € | euro | Alt + 0128 (numeric keypad) | Option + Shift + 2 | |
| $ | dollar | Shift + 4 | Shift + 4 | |
| £ | pound | Alt + 0163 (numeric keypad) | Option + 3 | |
| ¥ | yen | Alt + 0165 (numeric keypad) | Option + Y | |
| ¢ | cent | Alt + 0162 (numeric keypad) | Option + 4 |
Mac shortcuts in the table are for the U.S. layout.
How to use Alt codes
Hold the left Alt key, type the four digits on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. Num Lock has to be on. The number row at the top doesn’t work.
On a laptop without a numeric keypad, use the symbols panel instead: Win + period, then the Symbols tab (Windows 11).
Frequently asked questions
- How do I type the euro sign on a laptop?
- In Windows 11, press Win + period, open the Symbols tab and pick € - no numeric keypad needed. On a UK keyboard, press Alt Gr + 4. On a Mac, Option + Shift + 2 (U.S. layout) or Option + 2 (British layout).
- Why doesn’t Alt + 0128 work?
- Type the digits on the numeric keypad with Num Lock on - the number row at the top doesn’t work. On a laptop without a numeric keypad, use the symbols panel: Win + period.
- Is it €10 or 10 €?
- In English the sign goes before the amount, with no space: €10. Many European languages, such as German and French, put it after the amount, with a space: 10 €.
Shortcuts without looking
Touch typists press Shift and Alt with the same finger every time, without glancing at the keys. Check your speed in the free test or start the course from the first lesson.