₹ Indian rupee sign
U+20B9 · INDIAN RUPEE SIGN
How to type ₹
Shortcuts verified against Microsoft, Apple and X.Org documentation.
Windows
- Alt code
- No Alt code exists for ₹ (it is outside code page 1252). Use Alt+X in Word, the US-International layout, or copy it here.
- Alt+X in Word and Outlook
- Type 20B9 then press Alt+X. The code turns into ₹.
- Character Map
- Open Character Map (search “charmap” in the Start menu), find ₹, click Select then Copy.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “Indian rupee sign” or draw ₹. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Mac
- Option key
- There is no Option shortcut for ₹ on the US keyboard layout.
- Unicode Hex Input
- Switch to Unicode Hex Input, hold Option and type 20B9.
- Character Viewer
- Press Control+Command+Space, search “Indian rupee sign” and double-click ₹.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “Indian rupee sign” or draw ₹. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
iPhone and iPad
- iPhone keyboard
- ₹ is not in the English keyboard pop-up on iPhone.
- Tip: The rupee appears on the currency key only on Indian-locale devices, where ₹ is the base key..
- Or just copy it
- Tap ₹ at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “Indian rupee sign” or draw ₹. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Android
- Android keyboard (Gboard)
- ₹ is not in the English keyboard pop-up on Gboard.
- Tip: The rupee appears on the currency key only on Indian-locale devices, where ₹ is the base key..
- Or just copy it
- Tap ₹ at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “Indian rupee sign” or draw ₹. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Linux
- Compose key
- Press Compose = r (enable the Compose key in your keyboard settings first).
- Unicode entry (GTK apps and Chromebook)
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 20b9, then press Space or Enter.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “Indian rupee sign” or draw ₹. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Chromebook
- Chromebook
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 20b9, press Enter. Or add the US International keyboard in Settings.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “Indian rupee sign” or draw ₹. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Codes for developers
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Questions about ₹
How do I type ₹ on Windows?
₹ has no Alt code because it is not in Windows code page 1252. In Word type 20B9 then press Alt+X, or copy the character from this page.
How do I type ₹ on a Mac?
Hold the ₹ key on your Mac keyboard and pick ₹ from the pop-up accent menu, or use the Character Viewer (Control+Command+Space).
How do I type ₹ on my phone?
On iPhone and Android, ₹ appears when you The rupee appears on the currency key only on Indian-locale devices, where ₹ is the base key..
What is the HTML code for ₹?
There is no named HTML entity for ₹. Use the numeric entity ₹ (hex ₹). In CSS write \20B9, in JavaScript \u20B9.