Cent Sign
¢ is the cent sign, assigned to Unicode code point U+00A2. Because it is a real text character rather than an image, it survives copy and paste into documents, chat apps, spreadsheets and source code. Copy it with one click below, or grab the exact HTML entity, CSS escape and JavaScript string for your project.
| Symbol | ¢ | |
|---|---|---|
| Unicode | U+00A2 | |
| Name | Cent Sign | |
| HTML (named) | ¢ | |
| HTML (decimal) | ¢ | |
| HTML (hex) | ¢ | |
| CSS content | \00A2 | |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u00A2 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | 0xC2 0xA2 | |
| UTF-16 units | 0x00A2 | |
| Windows alt code | Alt 0162 |
How to type the cent sign symbol
- Copy and paste: click the ¢ at the top of this page, then paste with Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac). This is the fastest route on any device.
- Windows alt code: hold Alt and type
0162on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. - HTML: write
¢or the named entity¢in your markup. - CSS: use
content: "\00A2"in a::beforeor::afterrule. - JavaScript: the escape
\u00A2produces this character in a string.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the cent sign symbol?
Click the ¢ above or the copy button and it is placed on your clipboard. Paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V. It is a real text character, so it works in documents, chats and code.
What is the Unicode code point for cent sign?
The cent sign has the Unicode code point U+00A2. In HTML you can write it as ¢ or ¢, or with the named entity ¢.
What is the alt code for the cent sign symbol?
On Windows, hold the Alt key and type Alt 0162 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. Copying the ¢ from this page is quicker and works on any device.
Can I use the cent sign symbol in HTML and CSS?
Yes. In HTML write ¢ or the named entity ¢, and in CSS use content: "\00A2" inside a ::before or ::after rule. The code table on this page has copy buttons for both.
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