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How to Type the cent symbol (¢)
The cent symbol (¢) marks amounts under a dollar, such as 99¢, and is written after the number.
The three quick ways
Windows
Alt + 0162
Hold Alt, type the numbers on the numeric keypad, release.Mac
Option + 4
Press the shortcut — no numeric keypad needed.HTML
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Or numeric ¢ · Unicode U+00A2Practice typing it
✓ Nice — that's the cent symbol!
When you'll use it
- Prices under a dollar (75¢)
- Unit pricing
- Coupons and menus
Frequently asked questions
What is the Alt code for the cent symbol? On Windows, hold Alt and type 0162 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt to get ¢.
How do I type it on a Mac? Press Option + 4.
What's the HTML code for ¢? Use ¢ or the numeric entity ¢ (Unicode U+00A2).
No numeric keypad? On a laptop, copy the symbol from this page, use your OS emoji/symbol picker (Windows key + . or Mac Control + Command + Space), or the HTML entity on the web.