Euro Symbol (€): How to Type on Keyboard, Copy Paste, Alt Code

The Euro symbol (€), also known as the euro sign or euro currency symbol, is used in prices, banking, invoices, Microsoft Word, Excel spreadsheets, websites, and online payments across Europe and around the world.

If you want to type the Euro symbol on keyboard, copy and paste the € sign, or use it in Word, Google Docs, HTML, or Mac and Windows devices, this guide explains the easiest methods step by step.

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How to Type the Euro Symbol on Keyboard (Windows)

Typing the Euro sign (€) is easy if you know the right keyboard shortcut for your system. Below are the steps for Windows Keyboards.

Use the Euro Alt Code

This is the most common method.

Steps

1. Turn on Num Lock
2. Hold the Alt key
3. Type 0128 on the numeric keypad
4. Release Alt

Result:

€

Important: Use the numeric keypad, not the number row above the letters.

Keyboard Shortcut

Some Windows keyboards support direct Euro shortcuts.

Try these:

• Ctrl + Alt + E
• French Keyboard: Press: AltGr + E
• UK/US Extended Layouts: AltGr + 4

The shortcut depends on your keyboard region and language settings.

Use Character Map

• Make sure Num Lock is enabled
• Use the Character Map:
  Search Character Map → select € → Copy

How to Type the Euro Symbol on Keyboard (Mac)

• Standard Shortcut: Press Option + Shift + 2 to get €.
• Other Layouts: Some Mac keyboards use Option + E or Option + 5 depending on the region

How to Type the Euro Symbol (€) on Linux & Ubuntu

• Unicode Method: Press Ctrl + Shift + U, then type 20ac, and press Enter. The Euro sign (€) will appear.
• Compose Key (if enabled): Press the Compose key, then type =E.

To use the Compose key, you may need to enable it in your system settings.

Euro Symbol on Keyboards UK and US

These shortcuts work on most standard UK and US keyboard layouts.

• US Keyboard: Alt + 0128
• UK Keyboard: AltGr + 4

Euro Symbol Unicode and HTML Codes

Developers and website owners often need the Euro symbol code for HTML or CSS.

Euro Sign in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

To insert the Euro sign (€) in Microsoft Office apps like Word, Excel, or PowerPoint is easy.

• Keyboard Shortcut: Press Ctrl + Alt + E on your keyboard. This works on most modern Windows systems with a standard keyboard layout.
• Insert from Menu: Go to Insert → Symbol → More Symbols, then select the Euro sign (€) from the list.

Euro Sign in Google Docs and Google Sheets

Google Docs supports both keyboard shortcuts and special characters.

Use Special Characters

1. Click Insert
2. Select Special Characters
3. Search for “euro”
4. Click the symbol

Use Keyboard Shortcut

Use your normal keyboard shortcut:

• Windows: Alt + 0128
• Mac: Option + Shift + 2

Euro Symbol in LaTeX (with Package Examples)

If you’re working with LaTeX and want to insert the Euro sign (€), you need to include a specific package first. Here are three popular options:

Using the textcomp Package

This is the simplest way to display the symbol.

Code:

\usepackage{textcomp}

To insert the symbol:

\texteuro

This will output: €

Using the eurosym Package

This package provides multiple styles of the Euro symbol.

Code:

\usepackage{eurosym}

You can then use:

• \euro – Default Euro
• \geneuro – Geneva style
• \officialeuro – Official EU style

Example:

Amount: \euro 5

Using the marvosym Package

This package offers bold and stylistic variations of the Euro symbol.

Code:

\usepackage{marvosym}

Available commands:

• \EUR – Standard Euro
• \EURhv – Heavy version
• \EURcr – Condensed round
• \EURtm – Euro with ™ symbol

Example:

Price: 100 \EUR

Tip: Make sure to compile your LaTeX document using a compiler that supports the package you’re using (like pdflatex).

Euro Currency Symbol (₠) – Historic

There’s also a separate Unicode character called the Euro-currency sign (₠), used in older texts:

• Unicode: U+20A0
• HTML: ₠ or ₠

Symbol: ₠

Where to Use the Euro Symbol

• In invoices and receipts
• In banking and accounting software
• In online stores and product pricing
• On websites and in HTML code
• In official contracts, financial reports, and more

Euro Logo Design

The official Euro symbol (€) resembles the letter “C” with two horizontal lines, symbolizing stability. It was inspired by the Greek epsilon (Є) and the Latin letter “E”.

FAQ About Euro Symbol

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You may also want to learn about the Pound Symbol (£) and how to use it in documents, prices, and websites.