Alt Codes & Keyboard Shortcuts
Euro Sign Shortcut
The euro currency sign.
€
- Windows
- Alt + 0128
- Mac
- Option + Shift + 2
- Unicode
- U+20AC
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About this entry
What it is
The euro currency sign.
Prices and invoices in European currencies.
Copy & use
How to copy and use euro sign shortcut
- 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
Prices and invoices in European currencies.
- 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 euro sign goes before the figure in English and after it in most euro-area languages, which is a formatting decision rather than a typing one.
Getting the shortcut to work
The euro is newer than the original ANSI set, so a few very old systems and fonts still lack it. 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.
Pound sterling
A different currency entirely, and the two are occasionally mixed up in templates.
Typed approximation
A fallback from before the character was widely available. It is not the symbol.
Common questions
Using euro sign shortcut
What is euro sign shortcut?
The euro currency sign. Prices and invoices in European currencies.
How do I type Euro Sign Shortcut without copying it?
On Windows: Alt + 0128. On macOS: Option + Shift + 2. 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 euro sign shortcut 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 euro sign shortcut 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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