£ pound sign
U+00A3 · POUND SIGN
Languages that use £: English
How to type £
Shortcuts verified against Microsoft, Apple and X.Org documentation.
Windows
- Alt code
- Hold Alt, type Alt+0163 on the numeric keypad, release Alt.
- Alt code
- The short code Alt+156 also works on US English systems (code page 437).
- Alt codes need the numeric keypad with Num Lock on. On a laptop without one, use the Word method or copy the character.
- Alt+X in Word and Outlook
- Type 00A3 then press Alt+X. The code turns into £.
- US-International keyboard
- With the US-International layout enabled: Shift+AltGr+4.
- Character Map
- Open Character Map (search “charmap” in the Start menu), find £, click Select then Copy.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “pound sign” or draw £. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Mac
- Option key
- Press Option+3.
- ABC Extended input source
- Switch to ABC Extended (System Settings > Keyboard > Input Sources) and press Option+3.
- Unicode Hex Input
- Switch to Unicode Hex Input, hold Option and type 00A3.
- Character Viewer
- Press Control+Command+Space, search “pound sign” and double-click £.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “pound sign” or draw £. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
iPhone and iPad
- iPhone keyboard
- Touch and hold the $ key, slide to £, release.
- Tip: The base currency key changes with the device region; $ moves into the popup outside the US..
- Or just copy it
- Tap £ at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “pound sign” or draw £. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Android
- Android keyboard (Gboard)
- Touch and hold the $ key, slide to £, release.
- Tip: The base currency key changes with the device region; $ moves into the popup outside the US..
- Or just copy it
- Tap £ at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “pound sign” or draw £. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Linux
- Compose key
- Press Compose - L (enable the Compose key in your keyboard settings first).
- Unicode entry (GTK apps and Chromebook)
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type a3, then press Space or Enter.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “pound sign” or draw £. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Chromebook
- Chromebook
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type a3, press Enter. Or add the US International keyboard in Settings.
- US-International keyboard
- With the US-International layout enabled: Shift+AltGr+4.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “pound 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?
Hold Alt and type 0163 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. In Word you can also type 00A3 and press Alt+X.
How do I type £ on a Mac?
Press Option+3. You can also hold the £ key and pick £ from the accent menu.
How do I type £ on my phone?
On iPhone and Android, press and hold the $ key and slide to £.
What is the HTML code for £?
Use £ or the numeric entity £ (hex £). In CSS write \A3, in JavaScript \u00A3.