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How to Type the section symbol (§)
The section symbol (§) references a numbered section of a law, contract, or document — § 12 or §§ 3–5.
The three quick ways
Windows
Alt + 0167
Hold Alt, type the numbers on the numeric keypad, release.Mac
Option + 6
Press the shortcut — no numeric keypad needed.HTML
§
Or numeric § · Unicode U+00A7Practice typing it
✓ Nice — that's the section symbol!
When you'll use it
- Legal citations (§ 230)
- Contracts and statutes
- Academic references
Frequently asked questions
What is the Alt code for the section symbol? On Windows, hold Alt and type 0167 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt to get §.
How do I type it on a Mac? Press Option + 6.
What's the HTML code for §? Use § or the numeric entity § (Unicode U+00A7).
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.