Alt Codes & Keyboard Shortcuts
Section Sign Shortcut
The section marker used when citing a numbered part of a document.
§
- Windows
- Alt + 0167
- Mac
- Option + 6
- Unicode
- U+00A7
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About this entry
What it is
The section marker used when citing a numbered part of a document.
Legal citations, standards and long structured contracts.
Copy & use
How to copy and use section 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
Legal citations, standards and long structured contracts.
- 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 section sign cites a numbered part of a document. Doubled as §§ it indicates a range of sections rather than a single one.
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.
Pilcrow
Marks a paragraph rather than a section, and is one level finer.
Dollar sign
Visually similar at small sizes in some fonts, which causes real transcription errors.
Common questions
Using section sign shortcut
What is section sign shortcut?
The section marker used when citing a numbered part of a document. Legal citations, standards and long structured contracts.
How do I type Section Sign Shortcut without copying it?
On Windows: Alt + 0167. On macOS: Option + 6. 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 section 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 section 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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