micro sign (µ)

Need to type micro sign (µ)? 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+00B5
HTML
µ
HTML entity
µ
Alt
Alt + 0181

Windows

Hold Alt and type 0181 on the numeric keypad

Mac

Option + m

Linux

Compose + / + u

HTML / web

µ

µ

Unicode

U+00B5

Frequently asked questions

What is the fastest way to type µ?

Click the Copy button on this page — that copies µ (micro sign (µ)) to your clipboard, ready to paste into any app.

What is the Unicode codepoint for µ?

µ has Unicode codepoint U+00B5. Its decimal HTML entity is µ.

Does µ work in every font?

Most modern system fonts include µ. 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 µ?

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.

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