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How to Type the yen symbol (¥)
The yen symbol (¥) is the currency sign for the Japanese yen (and Chinese yuan), written before the amount — ¥1000.
The three quick ways
Windows
Alt + 0165
Hold Alt, type the numbers on the numeric keypad, release.Mac
Option + Y
Press the shortcut — no numeric keypad needed.HTML
¥
Or numeric ¥ · Unicode U+00A5Practice typing it
✓ Nice — that's the yen symbol!
When you'll use it
- Prices in yen (¥500)
- International pricing
- Finance and travel
Frequently asked questions
What is the Alt code for the yen symbol? On Windows, hold Alt and type 0165 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt to get ¥.
How do I type it on a Mac? Press Option + Y.
What's the HTML code for ¥? Use ¥ or the numeric entity ¥ (Unicode U+00A5).
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.