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Cent Sign ¢: Copy and Paste

The cent sign is ¢. Click the button to copy it, or use the Unicode value U+00A2, the HTML code or the keyboard shortcuts below to type it anywhere.

  • Symbol
    ¢
  • Unicode
    U+00A2
  • HTML (decimal)
    ¢
  • HTML (hex)
    ¢
  • HTML entity
    ¢
  • CSS
    \00A2
  • JavaScript
    \u00A2
  • Windows Alt code
    Alt+0162

Cent Sign codes and values

FormatValue
UnicodeU+00A2
HTML (decimal)¢
HTML (hex)¢
HTML entity¢
CSS\00A2
JavaScript\u00A2
Windows Alt codeAlt+0162

The official Unicode name is "Cent Sign".

How to type the cent sign

Windows

  1. Hold Alt and type 0162 on the numeric keypad, then release. (Num Lock must be on.)
  2. In Microsoft Word, type 00A2 and press Alt + X to turn the code into ¢.
  3. Or press Win + . to open the emoji and symbol panel and search for it.

Mac

  1. Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer and search for "cent sign".
  2. Or add the "Unicode Hex Input" keyboard in System Settings, hold Option and type 00A2.

Linux

  1. In GTK apps press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 00a2 and press Enter.

Web pages

Write ¢ or ¢ in HTML, or paste the character directly into a UTF-8 page.

Encoding details

EncodingValue
Code pointU+00A2 (decimal 162)
UTF-8 bytesC2 A2
URL encoded%C2%A2
CategorySc

What the cent sign means

The cent sign indicates a monetary value equal to one hundredth of a basic currency unit. It is used primarily in financial contexts involving dollars or similar currencies.

Using the cent sign well

Type this symbol using keyboard shortcuts or character maps to avoid encoding errors. Verify that your chosen font supports currency glyphs before finalizing any financial documents.

Characters next to it in Unicode

CharacterCodeName
 U+00A0No-Break Space
¡U+00A1Inverted Exclamation Mark
£U+00A3Pound Sign
¤U+00A4Currency Sign
¥U+00A5Yen Sign

FAQ

What is the Unicode for the cent sign?

The cent sign ¢ is U+00A2 (Cent Sign).

How do I type ¢ on a keyboard?

On Windows hold Alt and type 0162 on the numeric keypad. On Mac use the Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space), and on Linux use Ctrl + Shift + U then 00a2.

What is the HTML code for ¢?

Use ¢ or the named entity ¢. The hexadecimal form is ¢.

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