Alt Codes & Keyboard Shortcuts
Cent Sign
The subdivision of a dollar, written after the figure rather than before it.
¢
- Windows
- Alt + 0162
- Mac
- Option + 4
- Unicode
- U+00A2
Try Cent Sign
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About this entry
What it is
The subdivision of a dollar, written after the figure rather than before it.
Small prices, unit costs and American pricing copy.
Copy & use
How to copy and use cent sign
- 01
Copy the complete value
Use the copy button above so the value is captured without its label, description or surrounding page text.
- 02
Paste it where you need it
Small prices, unit costs and American pricing copy.
- 03
Check the final result
Windows Alt codes may require a numeric keypad and Num Lock. Laptop keyboards, browser fields and regional layouts can behave differently, so copying is the dependable fallback.
What it is for
When to reach for ¢
The cent sign follows the figure rather than preceding it: 50¢, not ¢50. That is the opposite convention to the dollar sign it subdivides.
Getting the shortcut to work
The Windows code needs the numeric keypad with Num Lock on — the number row above the letters will not work. On a laptop without a keypad, use the copy button above or Windows Character Map.
Easily confused
Characters that look like ¢
These are separate characters. They may look almost identical on screen, but they sort, search and compare differently.
Lowercase c
A common substitute in plain text, but it reads as a letter rather than a currency mark.
Common questions
Using cent sign
What is cent sign?
The subdivision of a dollar, written after the figure rather than before it. Small prices, unit costs and American pricing copy.
How do I type Cent Sign without copying it?
On Windows: Alt + 0162. On macOS: Option + 4. Windows Alt codes need the numeric keypad with Num Lock on, so laptops without one are usually quicker to serve by the copy button above.
Will cent sign work everywhere?
Windows Alt codes may require a numeric keypad and Num Lock. Laptop keyboards, browser fields and regional layouts can behave differently, so copying is the dependable fallback.
Can I customise cent sign after copying?
You can add a short label, repeat compatible symbols or trim the design to fit. Keep important spaces, line breaks and uncommon Unicode characters intact while editing.
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