How to Type Euro Sign €
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The euro sign € is the currency symbol for the euro, used by 20 European Union countries. It appears in financial documents, invoices, price tags, and everyday communication. While some European keyboard layouts have a dedicated € key, many keyboards worldwide don't.
This guide covers every method to type € on Windows, Mac, Chromebook, iPhone, Android, and Linux. We also include other common currency symbols for quick reference.
All currency symbols on this page are standard Unicode characters — they work in any application, from spreadsheets and accounting software to social media and email.
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Euro Sign FAQ
The alt code for € is Alt+0128. Hold Alt, type 0128 on the numeric keypad, then release. Make sure Num Lock is on. On European keyboard layouts, Ctrl+Alt+E or AltGr+E may work directly.
On a US Mac keyboard, press Option+Shift+2 to type €. On European Mac keyboards (UK, German, French), the shortcut may be Option+E or Shift+Option+2. Check System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources for your layout.
On both iPhone and Android, go to the numbers keyboard (123 or ?123), then long-press the $ key. A popup shows €, £, ¥, and other currency symbols. Slide your finger to € and release.
It varies by country. In English and many EU countries, € goes before the number (€50). In French, German, Spanish, and Portuguese, it often goes after the number (50 €) with a space. Follow the convention of your target audience.
The Unicode code point for € is U+20AC (EURO SIGN). In HTML, use € or €. In CSS, use content: '\20AC'. In URL encoding, it's %E2%82%AC.
The € key placement depends on your keyboard layout. US keyboards don't have a dedicated € key — use Alt+0128 or copy-paste. European keyboards often have € on the E key (accessed with AltGr+E or Ctrl+Alt+E).