No € key on your keyboard? Annoying, right? Especially when you’re typing out prices or splitting a bill with friends. Here’s the fastest way to type € on any device — or just hit the copy button above and be done with it.
Euro Symbol Quick Reference
| Symbol | € |
|---|---|
| Name | Euro Sign |
| Windows Alt Code | Alt + 0128 |
| Mac Shortcut | Option + Shift + 2 |
| Unicode | U+20AC |
| HTML Entity | € |
| HTML Decimal | € |
What Is the Euro Symbol?
€ is the currency symbol for the euro, used by 20+ European countries. You’ll type it for prices, invoices, and financial documents dealing with Europe.
How to Type € on Windows
Alt code: Hold Alt, type 0128 on number pad.
Emoji panel: Win + . > search “euro”.
Character Map: Search in Start, find €, copy.
How to Type € on Mac
Option + Shift + 2 (US layout). On European layouts, often Option + E.
How to Type € in Microsoft Word
Type 20AC then Alt+X. Or Insert > Symbol > €.
How to Type € in Excel & PowerPoint
Alt+0128, or Insert > Symbol. In Excel, format cells as Currency > Euro for automatic €.
How to Type € in Google Docs & Sheets
Insert > Special characters > “euro”. In Sheets: Format > Number > Custom currency.
How to Type € on Chromebook
Ctrl+Shift+U, type 20AC, Enter.
How to Type € on iPhone & Android
iPhone: tap 123, then long-press $ — popup shows €.
Android: ?123 > =\< > long-press $.
How to Type € in HTML
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| Named | € |
| Decimal | € |
| Hex | € |
How to Type € in CSS, JavaScript & Python
CSS: content: "20AC"; JS: "\u20AC" Python: "\u20AC"
Troubleshooting
1. Alt+0128 needs number pad + Num Lock.
2. Mac: layout matters — try Option+E if Shift+2 fails.
3. Box glyph → font issue.
4. Phone: long-press $ for currencies.
5. Copy € from this page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Alt code for €?
The Alt code is 0128. Hold Alt, type 0128 on the numeric keypad with Num Lock on, then release Alt.
Mac shortcut?
On a US Mac layout, press Option + Shift + 2. On many European layouts it is simply Option + E.
Unicode?
The Unicode code point is U+20AC. In JavaScript or Python you can write it as \\u20AC.
HTML code?
Use the named entity € in your HTML. The decimal € and hex € forms work exactly the same.
How on iPhone?
On iPhone, open the numbers keyboard, tap #+=, then long-press the $ key and pick € from the popup. On Android, long-press $ on the symbols keyboard.
Why € before the number?
In most eurozone countries the convention is to write the symbol before the amount, like €50. English-language texts sometimes write 50 €, but putting it before is the safer default.
€ vs £?
€ is the euro, used by more than 20 European countries. £ is the pound sterling, the currency of the UK — different currencies, different symbols.
How in Excel?
Press Alt+0128, or format the cell as Currency and choose Euro so Excel adds the € automatically. In Google Sheets, use Format > Number > Custom currency.
UK keyboard?
On a UK Windows keyboard, press Shift + 4 — the € shares that key. On a UK Mac layout, press Option + 2.
Safe to copy-paste?
Yes, € is supported by virtually all modern fonts and systems. If it shows as a box, switch to a common font like Arial or Times New Roman.
Conclusion
Alt+0128 / Option+Shift+2. Phones: long-press $. Code: €.