How to write the € (euro) sign on a PC and Mac keyboard?

How to write the € (euro) sign on a PC and Mac keyboard?

Depending on the QWERTY keyboard you are using, there may not be a € or £ sign. If this is your case, then follow our tips to enter these special characters without problems.

How to do the euro sign (€) and pound sterling (£) on an AZERTY keyboard

Here are 3 tricks and shortcuts to enter these special signs in macOS and Windows.

1- With a numeric keypad

If you are using Windows and your keyboard has a numeric keypad, then you can easily enter any symbol. To do this, simply hold down the Alt key and type in the four-digit code. 



  • For the € symbol, press the Alt key and type 0128, it will appear in the text box or in the document.
  • For the £ symbol, you need to hold down the Alt key and type 0163.

If you have a Mac keyboard, then press the Option and $ keys simultaneously.

But, how to do it without a numeric keypad? To do this, use these shortcuts:

  • For the € symbol, press Ctrl+Alt+4 simultaneously.
  • On a Mac, you will need to press the Option and 3 keys at the same time.
  • For the £ symbol, the winning combination is Shift and 3.
  • On Mac, these are the Option and 3 keys.

2- With copy-paste

Why not just copy-paste the symbol from a web page?


Select the desired symbol, then using your mouse for example, copy it and paste it into your document.



3- Inserting a special character

Usually word processors have an option for symbols, which is another way to get € or £.

In Word, for example, click the tab Insert then Symbols. You should find € and £, just click on it.

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