plus-minus sign (±)
Need to type plus-minus 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+00B1
- HTML
- ±
- HTML entity
- ±
- Alt
- Alt + 0177
Windows
Hold Alt and type 0177 on the numeric keypad
Mac
Shift + Option + =
Linux
Compose + + + -
HTML / web
±
±
Unicode
U+00B1
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to type ±?
Click the Copy button on this page — that copies ± (plus-minus sign (±)) to your clipboard, ready to paste into any app.
What is the Unicode codepoint for ±?
± has Unicode codepoint U+00B1. 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.