Yen Sign — Click to copy
¥ is Japanese money — the yen. Anime merch, Tokyo travel, Asian finance? Here’s how to type it on any device.
Quick Reference
| Symbol | ¥ |
|---|---|
| Windows | Alt + 0165 |
| Mac | Option + Y |
| Unicode | U+00A5 |
| HTML | ¥ |
How to Type ¥ on Windows
Alt + 0165 on the number pad.
How to Type ¥ on Mac
Option + Y. Y for Yen!
How to Type ¥ in Word
Type 00A5 then Alt+X.
How to Type ¥ on Mobile
Long-press $ for currency options including ¥.
How to Type ¥ in HTML
Use ¥ or ¥.
FAQs
Alt code?
The Alt code is 0165. Hold Alt, type 0165 on the numeric keypad with Num Lock on, then release Alt.
Mac?
Press Option + Y on a Mac — Y for Yen. The ¥ appears instantly.
Unicode?
The Unicode code point is U+00A5. In HTML you can write it as ¥ or ¥.
Yen or yuan?
The ¥ sign is shared by the Japanese yen and the Chinese yuan — they use the same symbol. Context, like ¥1,000 versus ¥10, usually tells you which currency is meant.
HTML?
Use the named entity ¥ in your HTML. The decimal ¥ works exactly the same.
Copy-paste?
Yes, ¥ is widely supported across fonts and devices. Copy it from this page whenever it is faster than the shortcut.
Conclusion
Alt + 0165 / Option + Y. Code: ¥.