Euro Sign
The euro sign. On a UK or US layout it is not a keypress away, so the alt code Alt 0128 or a paste is the quickest route. € carries the Unicode name "Euro Sign" at code point U+20AC. Like every character in the currency set on this page, it is plain text rather than an icon, so a single click below copies something that keeps its shape in prices, invoices and financial copy.
| Symbol | € | |
|---|---|---|
| Unicode | U+20AC | |
| Name | Euro Sign | |
| HTML (named) | € | |
| HTML (decimal) | € | |
| HTML (hex) | € | |
| CSS content | \20AC | |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u20AC | |
| UTF-8 bytes | 0xE2 0x82 0xAC | |
| UTF-16 units | 0x20AC | |
| Windows alt code | Alt 0128 |
How to type the euro 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
0128on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. - HTML: write
€or the named entity€in your markup. - CSS: use
content: "\20AC"in a::beforeor::afterrule. - JavaScript: the escape
\u20ACproduces this character in a string.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the euro 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 euro sign?
The euro sign has the Unicode code point U+20AC. In HTML you can write it as € or €, or with the named entity €.
What is the alt code for the euro sign symbol?
On Windows, hold the Alt key and type Alt 0128 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. Copying the € from this page is quicker and works on any device.
Is the euro sign an emoji or a text character?
It is a plain Unicode text character, not an image or an emoji sticker. That means the € inherits the surrounding font, size and color wherever you paste it, and it works in places emoji often do not, such as usernames, file names and code.
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