Cent Symbol
Click the cent sign (¢) to copy it, or grab its Unicode, HTML entity, and OS keyboard shortcut.
The cent symbol is ¢ (U+00A2).
Use the Cent Symbol
Cent Symbol
¢
Codes & Entities
Unicode
U+00A2
HTML entity (named)
¢
HTML entity (numeric)
¢
CSS content value
content: '\00a2';
JavaScript escape
\u00A2
Keyboard Shortcut
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Quick answer
The cent symbol is ¢ (U+00A2). Click it on this page to copy it, or type it with the shortcut for your device.
Examples
| Where | How to type ¢ |
|---|---|
| Windows | Alt + 0162 on the number pad |
| Mac | Option + 4 |
| Word | Type 00A2, then press Alt + X |
| iPhone | Number keyboard, hold $ and slide to ¢ |
| Linux | Ctrl + Shift + U, then 00a2 and Enter |
| Excel or Google Sheets | =UNICHAR(162) |
| HTML | ¢ or ¢ |
Click ¢ to copy it.
Summary
The cent symbol (¢) marks a fractional US dollar amount, such as prices on receipts, vending machines, and price tags. This tool shows the symbol at large size for a quick one-click copy, alongside its Unicode code point, HTML/CSS entity codes, and the keyboard shortcut for Windows, Mac, and Linux.
How it works
- The cent symbol (¢) is shown at large size in the preview panel.
- Click "Copy Symbol" to copy ¢ to your clipboard.
- Click any code row (Unicode, HTML entity, CSS, or JavaScript escape) to copy that specific value.
- Switch the OS tab to see the matching keyboard shortcut for Windows, Mac, or Linux.
Use cases
- Type a price like 99¢ on a flyer or price tag.
- Insert the cent symbol into a spreadsheet or invoice.
- Copy the HTML entity for use in web page markup.
- Look up the Alt code or keyboard shortcut for typing ¢ directly.
- Grab the CSS content value for a pseudo-element price label.
- Reference the Unicode code point for a font or design tool.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last updated: 2026-09-09 · Reviewed by Nham Vu