cent sign (¢)
Need to type cent sign (¢)? The fastest way is the copy button below. If you'd rather use a keyboard shortcut, the cards underneath cover Windows, macOS, Linux, HTML and Unicode.
- Unicode
- U+00A2
- HTML
- ¢
- HTML entity
- ¢
- Alt
- Alt + 0162
Windows
Hold Alt and type 0162 on the numeric keypad
Mac
Option + 4
Linux
Compose + c + |
HTML / web
¢
¢
Unicode
U+00A2
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to type ¢?
Click the Copy button on this page — that copies ¢ (cent sign (¢)) to your clipboard, ready to paste into any app.
What is the Unicode codepoint for ¢?
¢ has Unicode codepoint U+00A2. Its decimal HTML entity is ¢.
Does ¢ work in every font?
Most modern system fonts include ¢. If a specific font lacks the glyph, switch to a Unicode-complete fallback like Noto, Arial Unicode MS, or DejaVu.
Why doesn't the Alt code work for ¢?
Windows Alt codes only work with the numeric keypad and Num Lock enabled. On laptops without a numeric keypad, use the Character Map app or the copy button above.