To type the euro symbol € on Windows, hold Alt, enter 0128 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. In Microsoft Word for Windows, you can instead type 20AC, select those four characters, and press Alt + X. Need it just once? Copy it below.
Click to copy, then paste where you write.
| Where | Method | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | Alt + 0128 | Use a numeric keypad; turn Num Lock on. |
| Word on Windows | 20AC, then Alt + X | Select only 20AC before converting. |
| Mac | Edit → Emoji & Symbols | Search for “euro” in Character Viewer. |
| Phone or tablet | Copy and paste € | Works without knowing the keyboard layout. |
Type € on Windows
Click in your document or text field. With Num Lock on, hold Alt and enter 0128 using the number pad. Release Alt to insert €. Keep the initial zero: 0128 is the code used for this method.
The number row above the letters is not a substitute for the numeric keypad. If your laptop has no usable number pad, copy € from this page or use Character Map. Alt-code behavior can also vary between applications.
Use Character Map without a number pad
Search for Character Map from Windows Start and open it. Choose a font that includes €, select the character, and use Select → Copy. Return to your text and paste. This is a useful fallback when your keyboard cannot enter an Alt code.
Type the euro sign in Word for Windows
Type 20AC, highlight just those four characters, and press Alt + X. Word converts the selected hexadecimal code to €. Selecting the code helps avoid accidentally including a neighboring letter or number.
This is a Word for Windows method, not a universal shortcut for websites or every text editor. If you are using Word in a browser or another app, paste € instead.
Insert € on a Mac
Place the cursor where the symbol belongs. Choose Edit → Emoji & Symbols, search for euro, and select €. In the expanded Character Viewer, double-click the symbol to insert it.
Use this route if you are unsure which keyboard layout is active. A shortcut printed for one layout may produce a different character on another; the Character Viewer avoids that guesswork.
Copy € on iPhone, iPad, or Android
Tap Copy euro symbol above. In your destination app, touch and hold the text field and choose Paste. The exact editing menu depends on the app. If copying is blocked, select the € in the manual-copy field and use your device’s Copy command.
You can also check your keyboard’s numbers or symbols panel. Currency-key options vary by keyboard and language, so do not assume every phone uses the same key arrangement.
Why is the euro shortcut not working?
Nothing appears after Alt + 0128
Check that you used the numeric keypad, included the zero, and enabled Num Lock. If the app still does not accept the code, use copy and paste or Character Map instead of repeatedly trying the top-row numbers.
Alt + X leaves the code unchanged
Confirm that you are using a supporting Windows desktop application such as Word and that only 20AC is selected. A browser text field does not automatically support Word’s conversion shortcut.
The pasted symbol looks different
Fonts can draw the same character differently. The euro symbol is € (U+20AC). Do not confuse it with the historical ₠ (U+20A0), whose Unicode name is “EURO-CURRENCY SIGN.” They are different characters.
Euro codes at a glance
Character: € · Unicode: U+20AC · Windows Alt code: 0128 · HTML: € or €. HTML references are for HTML source; they are not ordinary keyboard shortcuts.
Need another currency character? Browse our currency symbol collection or compare methods in the Alt code finder.
Sources and method notes
The keyboard instructions above are based on Microsoft’s character shortcut documentation, Microsoft’s Character Map guidance, and Apple’s Character Viewer guide. Character names and codes follow the Unicode Currency Symbols chart. These documented methods are not a claim that every device and app has been individually tested.