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How to Type the pound symbol (£)
The pound symbol (£) is the currency sign for the British pound sterling, written before the amount — £25.
The three quick ways
Windows
Alt + 0163
Hold Alt, type the numbers on the numeric keypad, release.Mac
Option + 3
Press the shortcut — no numeric keypad needed.HTML
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Or numeric £ · Unicode U+00A3Practice typing it
✓ Nice — that's the pound symbol!
When you'll use it
- Prices in pounds (£9.99)
- UK invoices
- Financial documents
Frequently asked questions
What is the Alt code for the pound symbol? On Windows, hold Alt and type 0163 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt to get £.
How do I type it on a Mac? Press Option + 3.
What's the HTML code for £? Use £ or the numeric entity £ (Unicode U+00A3).
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.