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How to Type the paragraph symbol (pilcrow) (¶)
The paragraph symbol (¶), also called the pilcrow, marks the start of a paragraph and shows formatting marks in word processors.
The three quick ways
Windows
Alt + 0182
Hold Alt, type the numbers on the numeric keypad, release.Mac
Option + 7
Press the shortcut — no numeric keypad needed.HTML
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Or numeric ¶ · Unicode U+00B6Practice typing it
✓ Nice — that's the paragraph symbol (pilcrow)!
When you'll use it
- Referencing paragraphs (¶ 4)
- Editing and proofreading
- Legal and academic writing
Frequently asked questions
What is the Alt code for the paragraph symbol (pilcrow)? On Windows, hold Alt and type 0182 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt to get ¶.
How do I type it on a Mac? Press Option + 7.
What's the HTML code for ¶? Use ¶ or the numeric entity ¶ (Unicode U+00B6).
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.