Ampersand Symbol
Copy the ampersand symbol (&) and find its Alt code, Unicode value, and HTML entity for any operating system.
The ampersand is & (U+0026) and means "and".
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Ampersand Symbol
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Formats
Character
&
Unicode
U+0026
HTML entity
&
HTML decimal
&
CSS escape
\0026
JavaScript escape
\u0026
URL encoded
%26
Click any row to copy that exact string.
Keyboard Shortcuts
| System | Shortcut | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | Hold Alt, type 38 on the numeric keypad. | |
| Windows (Unicode) | Same result using the 4-digit code. | |
| Mac / Standard keyboard | Standard shifted key on a US keyboard layout. | |
| Linux (GTK) | Type the hex code, then press Enter or Space. | |
| Microsoft Word | Type 0026 then press Alt+X to convert it. |
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Quick answer
The ampersand is & (U+0026) and means "and". On a US keyboard it is Shift + 7. In code, escape it: & in HTML and XML, and %26 inside a URL value.
Examples
| Where | How to type or write & |
|---|---|
| Keyboard (US layout) | Shift + 7 |
| Windows Alt code | Alt + 38 on the number pad |
| HTML or XML | & or & |
| URL query value | %26 |
| Excel formula | Joins text: =A1&" "&B1 |
| LaTeX | \& |
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Summary
The ampersand (&) means “and” and is encoded as Unicode U+0026. Copy the standard, fullwidth, or small form, or use the listed HTML, CSS, URL, and keyboard codes.
How it works
- Click the large ampersand to copy the plain & character to your clipboard.
- Or click any format in the list (Unicode, HTML entity, CSS escape) to copy that exact string.
- Switch to the fullwidth or small ampersand card to copy those variant forms.
- Use the shortcut table to type the symbol directly from your keyboard on Windows, Mac, or Linux.
- Paste the symbol anywhere: documents, spreadsheets, code, or chat.
Use cases
- Write company names like "Johnson & Sons" without your editor auto-correcting the symbol.
- Insert the correct HTML entity (&) instead of a raw & that can break markup.
- Add a fullwidth ampersand (＆) when typesetting alongside CJK text.
- Escape an ampersand for a URL query string or XML attribute.
- Learn the Alt code or keyboard shortcut so you never need to look it up again.
- Copy the small ampersand (﹠) used in some vertical or compact typesetting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last updated: 2026-09-09 · Reviewed by Nham Vu