tilde (~)

Need to type tilde (~)? 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+007E
HTML: ~

Windows

No standard shortcut — use the copy button above.

Mac

Shift + `

Linux

Shift + `

HTML / web

Unicode

U+007E

Frequently asked questions

What is the fastest way to type ~?

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

What is the Unicode codepoint for ~?

~ has Unicode codepoint U+007E. 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.