Alt Codes & Keyboard Shortcuts
Pilcrow Shortcut
The paragraph mark, used in editing and to show formatting characters.
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- Windows
- Alt + 0182
- Mac
- Option + 7
- Unicode
- U+00B6
Try Pilcrow Shortcut
Edit the text, then change the font and size.
About this entry
What it is
The paragraph mark, used in editing and to show formatting characters.
Proofreading notes and references to a specific paragraph.
Copy & use
How to copy and use pilcrow 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
Proofreading notes and references to a specific paragraph.
- 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 pilcrow marks a paragraph. In word processors it is also the symbol shown when you reveal formatting characters, which is where most people first meet it.
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.
Section sign
Refers to a numbered section, a larger unit than a paragraph.
Common questions
Using pilcrow shortcut
What is pilcrow shortcut?
The paragraph mark, used in editing and to show formatting characters. Proofreading notes and references to a specific paragraph.
How do I type Pilcrow Shortcut without copying it?
On Windows: Alt + 0182. On macOS: Option + 7. 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 pilcrow 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 pilcrow 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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