How to type € on Windows
The fastest method on a full-size keyboard is the Alt code Alt+0128.
- Make sure Num Lock is on.
- Hold down the Alt key.
- Type 0128 on the numeric keypad (the number row will not work).
- Release Alt. The euro symbol € appears.
No numeric keypad?
Press Win+. to open the emoji panel, choose the Symbols tab (Ω) and search for "euro". Or open Character Map from the Start menu, find €, click Select, then Copy.
How to type € on a Mac
Press Option+Shift+2 on the US keyboard layout. Hold the modifier keys and tap the final key once.
For any symbol, the Character Viewer works: press Control+⌘+Space, type "euro" in the search box and double-click the result. It will be remembered under Frequently Used.
How to type € on iPhone and iPad
The iOS keyboard does not include €, so the reliable way is to copy it from this page, then press and hold in any text field and tap Paste.
If you use it often, create a shortcut: open Settings → General → Keyboard → Text Replacement, paste € in the Phrase field and type a short code such as ;euro in the Shortcut field. Typing that code will then insert € anywhere.
How to type € on Android
Copy the symbol from this page, then long-press in a text field and choose Paste. Gboard also keeps a clipboard history: tap the clipboard icon on the toolbar to paste it again later.
For a permanent shortcut, open Gboard settings → Dictionary → Personal dictionary, add € as the word and a short code as the shortcut.
How to type € in Microsoft Word
- Type the Unicode hex code 20AC where you want the symbol.
- Press Alt+X. Word converts the code into €.
This works on Windows in Word, Outlook and OneNote and needs no numeric keypad. You can also go to Insert → Symbol → More Symbols, set the font to a Unicode font and type 20AC in the Character code box. In Excel, the formula =UNICHAR(8364) returns the symbol.
How to type € in Google Docs
Open Insert → Special characters, then either search for "euro" or draw the symbol in the sketch box. Click the result to insert it. In Google Sheets, use =CHAR(8364).
€ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML entity | € |
| HTML decimal | € |
| HTML hex | € |
CSS content | "\20AC" |
| JavaScript | "\u20AC" |
| Python | "\u20AC" |
| LaTeX | \euro |
| URL encoded | %E2%82%AC |
Because € is a standard Unicode character (U+20AC), you can also paste it directly into any UTF-8 file. The escaped forms above are only needed when the file encoding is uncertain or the symbol must be entered on a keyboard without it.
Where the euro symbol is used
You'll see it on price tags, invoices, and receipts across the eurozone, such as "€19.99" or "Total: €250". It also appears in financial reports and exchange rate listings. Some confuse it with the cent sign (¢) or the currency sign (¤), but the euro sign has a distinct double horizontal line through a C shape.
Frequently asked questions
Which countries use the euro symbol? +
It's used by the 20 eurozone countries, including Germany, France, Italy, and Spain, as the official currency symbol.
Does the euro symbol go before or after the number? +
Convention varies by country: many place it after the number with a space (25 €), while English-language contexts often put it before (€25).
What is the Alt code for the euro symbol? +
The Alt code for € is Alt+0128. Hold Alt, type 0128 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt.
How do I type € on a Mac? +
Press Option+Shift+2 on a Mac with the US keyboard layout. You can also open the Character Viewer with Control + Command + Space and search for "euro".
How do I type the euro symbol on iPhone or Android? +
Phone keyboards do not include € by default. Copy it from this page and paste it, or add it as a text replacement shortcut in Settings so you can type it with a short abbreviation.
What is the HTML code for €? +
Use € in HTML. The numeric form € works too. In CSS use content: "\20AC" and in JavaScript use "\u20AC".