Euro Symbol Copy and Paste
Select Copy to place the euro symbol € on your clipboard. Move the cursor to the destination and use Ctrl+V on Windows, Command+V on Mac, or the Paste command on mobile.
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- 1Copy
Press the button to copy €.
- 2Place the cursor
Open the message, document, form, or profile where you need it.
- 3Paste
Use Ctrl+V, Command+V, or the mobile Paste command.
What Is the Euro Symbol?
The euro symbol is the currency sign used for amounts denominated in euros.
Prices in euros
Banking and finance
Invoices and receipts
Currency comparisons
How to Type the Euro Symbol
Choose your device or app to insert the euro symbol without copying it from another page.
Euro Symbol on Windows
In Microsoft Word, type 20AC and press Alt + X. In other Windows apps, use Character Map, the Symbols panel, or the copy button on this page.
Euro Symbol on Mac
On many U.S. Mac layouts, press Option + Shift + 2. Keyboard layouts may vary.
Euro Symbol on iPhone and iPad
Use the copy button on this page, then paste the euro symbol into the target app. For repeated use, save it as a keyboard text-replacement shortcut.
Euro Symbol on Android
Use the copy button on this page, then paste the euro symbol into the target app. For repeated use, save it as a keyboard text-replacement shortcut.
Euro Symbol on Chromebook
Use the Copy button to copy €, then press Ctrl+V to paste it. You can also open the Chromebook emoji and symbols picker when it is available in the current app.
Euro Symbol on Microsoft Word
In Microsoft Word, type 20AC and press Alt+X to convert the code to €. You can also use Insert > Symbol.
Euro Symbol on Google Docs
Use the Copy button and paste € into Google Docs, or choose Insert > Special characters and search by the symbol name.
Euro Symbol Unicode and HTML Codes
Use these values when you need the euro symbol in HTML, CSS, source code, or a character reference.
U+20AC
EURO SIGN
€
€
€
20AC
How to Use and Format the Euro Symbol
The euro sign € is Unicode U+20AC and identifies amounts denominated in euros. The position and spacing of a currency symbol can vary by language and publishing convention; many English-language institutional styles place € before the number without a space, while other locales use a different pattern.
For software and multilingual content, use locale-aware currency formatting rather than assuming one pattern is correct everywhere. Use the code EUR when a table, exchange-rate display, or multi-currency document needs an unambiguous currency identifier.
Follow the language or house style that governs the document’s euro-symbol position and spacing.
In many English-language styles, write amounts such as €50 with the sign before the figure.
Use EUR when several currencies are listed or when a three-letter currency code is required.
Keep decimal and grouping separators consistent with the selected locale.
Use the exact Unicode euro sign € rather than a stylized letter E or C.
Use locale-aware number and currency APIs in software instead of concatenating the sign manually.
Euro Symbol Examples
€1€5€10€12.50€75€100€250.00€1,000Budget: €2,500EUR 149.99
Common Euro Symbol Mistakes
- Do not confuse € (U+20AC EURO SIGN) with ₠ (U+20A0 EURO-CURRENCY SIGN).
- Do not replace € with the letter E or C.
- Do not assume the symbol position and spacing are the same in every locale.
- Do not mix decimal and grouping separators from different locale conventions in one amount.
- Do not add both € and EUR redundantly unless the style or context calls for both.
- Do not omit currency context when several currencies are shown together.
- Do not assume every legacy font or encoding supports the euro sign.
- Do not hard-code one currency pattern for all languages; use locale-aware formatting where possible.
More About the Euro Symbol
The euro symbol € is a Unicode text character, not an image. The euro symbol is the currency sign used for amounts denominated in euros. Because it remains selectable text, it can be copied into documents, messages, spreadsheets, source code, usernames, captions, and other fields that support Unicode. Its appearance can change with the active font or operating system, while the stored character remains U+20AC (EURO SIGN).
Supporting searches such as “euro symbol money”, “euro symbol on the keyboard”, and “euro symbol mac” usually describe the same core task from different angles: identifying the correct character, copying it, or learning how to enter it with a keyboard. This page keeps those intents together so you do not need separate pages for small wording differences. Use the copy control for the fastest method, then check the platform rows when you need a repeatable shortcut on a specific device or app.
Queries such as “pound vs euro symbol” and “symbol of euro currency” are covered by the keyboard, application, and character-code sections. The Windows and Mac instructions explain practical input methods, while the Microsoft Word and Google Docs rows cover document editing. Unicode, HTML, hexadecimal, and CSS values are listed separately so developers can insert the exact character without confusing it with a similar-looking mark.
Choose € when its documented meaning matches the surrounding text, and compare the related-symbol links below when another character may be more precise. Spacing and visual style can vary by context, so follow the style guide of the document or platform. For example: €50
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Euro Symbol FAQ
What is the euro symbol?
The euro symbol is €. The euro symbol is the currency sign used for amounts denominated in euros.
How do I copy and paste €?
Select the copy button next to €, then paste it with Ctrl+V on Windows, Command+V on Mac, or the Paste command on mobile.
What is the Unicode for €?
The Unicode code point is U+20AC and its Unicode name is EURO SIGN.
How do I type € on a keyboard?
In Microsoft Word, type 20AC and press Alt + X. In other Windows apps, use Character Map, the Symbols panel, or the copy button on this page. On Mac, On many U.S. Mac layouts, press Option + Shift + 2. Keyboard layouts may vary.