Alt Codes & Keyboard Shortcuts
Yen Sign
The currency mark for the Japanese yen, and also used for the Chinese yuan.
¥
- Windows
- Alt + 0165
- Mac
- Option + Y
- Unicode
- U+00A5
Try Yen Sign
Edit the text, then change the font and size.
About this entry
What it is
The currency mark for the Japanese yen, and also used for the Chinese yuan.
Prices in Japanese and Chinese contexts, and currency selectors.
Copy & use
How to copy and use yen 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
Prices in Japanese and Chinese contexts, and currency selectors.
- 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 same character serves the Japanese yen and the Chinese yuan, which is why currency selectors usually spell out the code as well.
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.
Fullwidth yen
A separate fullwidth character used in Japanese typesetting. It looks wider and is a different code point.
Backslash
On some Japanese systems the backslash key displays as ¥, which surprises people editing file paths.
Common questions
Using yen sign
What is yen sign?
The currency mark for the Japanese yen, and also used for the Chinese yuan. Prices in Japanese and Chinese contexts, and currency selectors.
How do I type Yen Sign without copying it?
On Windows: Alt + 0165. On macOS: Option + Y. 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 yen 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 yen 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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