How to type § for Travelers
Travelers run into section sign (§) (§) constantly — in citations, foreign names, mathematical notes or social posts. The fastest path is to copy the character below; further down you'll find the system shortcut, HTML entity and Unicode codepoint, plus tips that fit how Travelers actually work.
Copy § for Travelers
Why Travelers use this page
Book hotels, message hosts and decode menus while abroad — without ordering a roaming SIM just to install a keyboard.
- Type place names exactly as locals do — improves Google Maps and ride-share results dramatically.
- Compose polite phrases for hotel staff in their own script.
- Works on hotel lobby PCs and airport kiosks where you can't install software.
- Useful at border control: type your destination address in the local script if asked.
Tip for Travelers
Save common phrases (taxi, doctor, allergy) as a Notes/Files note before you fly — it works without internet.
HTML entity
§
§
Unicode codepoint
U+00A7
Frequently asked questions
Why do Travelers need a quick way to type §?
section sign (§) (§) shows up across the texts Travelers produce daily, and rebuilding the keyboard layout for a single character isn't worth the friction.
Will § survive copy-paste into Word, Docs and email?
Yes. The character is stored as Unicode, so Travelers can paste it into Word, Google Docs, Outlook, Gmail, Notion or any modern editor without corruption.
What if my font shows § as a box?
The font lacks the glyph. Travelers can switch to a Unicode-complete font such as Noto Sans, Arial Unicode MS or Segoe UI and the symbol will render correctly.
Can I bookmark this page and reuse it?
Absolutely. Many Travelers bookmark this page and copy § again whenever they need it — no install, no login, no tracking.