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Tilde Symbol ~

~ is U+007E TILDE. In plain text it may indicate approximation, negation, a home directory, or another software-specific operation.

Character
~
Unicode
U+007E

Tilde Symbol Copy and Paste

Press the Copy button beside ~, then paste it with Ctrl+V on Windows, Command+V on Mac, or the Paste command on mobile.

Copy the tilde symbol One click copies the exact Unicode character.
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    Copy

    Press the button to copy ~.

  2. 2
    Place the cursor

    Open the message, document, form, or profile where you need it.

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    Paste

    Use Ctrl+V, Command+V, or the mobile Paste command.

Approximate valuesCommand-line pathsProgramming syntaxInformal text

What Is the Tilde Symbol?

~ is U+007E TILDE. In plain text it may indicate approximation, negation, a home directory, or another software-specific operation.

Approximate values

Command-line paths

Programming syntax

Informal text

Tilde Symbol Variants and Related Forms

Tilde operator

Mathematical tilde operator

Almost equal to

Approximation relation

Combining tilde

Combining mark placed over a base character

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How to Type the Tilde Symbol

Choose your device or app to insert the tilde symbol without copying it from another page.

Tilde Symbol on Windows

In Microsoft Word, type 007E and press Alt+X. In other Windows apps, use Character Map or copy ~ from this page.

Tilde Symbol on Mac

Open Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space and search for “tilde,” or copy ~.

Tilde Symbol on iPhone and iPad

Tap the copy button for ~, then paste it into the target app. Save it as a text replacement for repeated use.

Tilde Symbol on Android

Tap the copy button for ~, then paste it into the target app. Save it as a text replacement for repeated use.

Tilde Symbol on Chromebook

On ChromeOS with Unicode input enabled, press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 7e, then press Enter; otherwise copy ~.

Tilde Symbol on Microsoft Word

Type 007E, then press Alt+X to convert the code to ~.

Tilde Symbol on Google Docs

Use Insert > Special characters and search the Unicode name, or paste ~ from this page.

Tilde Symbol Unicode and HTML Codes

Use these values when you need the tilde symbol in HTML, CSS, source code, or a character reference.

Unicode U+007E
Unicode name TILDE
HTML decimal ~
HTML hex ~
CSS escape 7E

How to Use and Format the Tilde Symbol

Format ~ according to its role on this page. ~ is U+007E TILDE. In plain text it may indicate approximation, negation, a home directory, or another software-specific operation. For tilde symbol content, verify the encoded form U+007E, preserve the complete character sequence, and choose a font that supports the intended text or emoji presentation. For tilde symbol usage, the placement, spacing, capitalization, and surrounding words should follow the discipline or publication style described below.

This page covers the ASCII tilde ~; combining tildes, the mathematical similar-to sign ∼, and the swung dash ⁓ are separate characters. When ~ communicates an action, measurement, identity, warning, category, or other essential information, provide nearby readable text and an accessible name. Test tilde symbol copy-and-paste behavior in the actual website, document, app, and export format rather than assuming a visual match is sufficient.

  • Use ∼ or ≈ when formal mathematical notation requires those symbols

  • Document the meaning of ~ in code or data formats

  • Keep a space before approximate values only when the style calls for it

  • Do not substitute ~ for every accent or diacritic

  • Use the exact encoded form U+007E for tilde symbol content.

  • Publish ~ as UTF-8 text or complete numeric character references.

  • Test ~ in the target font, application, and assistive-technology workflow.

Tilde Symbol Examples

  • About ~20 minutes
  • Path: ~/Documents
  • Bitwise NOT: ~x
  • Regular expression: a~b
  • Literal tilde: ~
  • Unicode sequence for Tilde Symbol: U+007E
  • HTML decimal: ~
  • HTML hexadecimal: ~
  • CSS escapes: 7E
  • Accessible text label: Tilde Symbol

Common Tilde Symbol Mistakes

  • Confusing ~ with ≈
  • Using ~ instead of a combining tilde over a letter
  • Assuming ~ means the same operation in every language
  • Dropping the tilde from a command-line path
  • Replacing tilde symbol with a lookalike without checking U+007E.
  • Assuming ~ has identical artwork or metrics in every font and platform.
  • Converting ~ to an image when selectable text is more appropriate.
  • Using ~ as the only accessible name of an interactive control.

Tilde Symbol intent boundary

This page covers the ASCII tilde ~; combining tildes, the mathematical similar-to sign ∼, and the swung dash ⁓ are separate characters.

More About the Tilde Symbol

~ is U+007E TILDE. In plain text it may indicate approximation, negation, a home directory, or another software-specific operation. For Tilde Symbol, ~ is encoded as U+007E, and its Unicode name is TILDE. Tilde Symbol is most useful for Approximate values, Command-line paths, Programming syntax, Informal text. Keep ~ as selectable text whenever an image is unnecessary. Typical Tilde Symbol examples are About ~20 minutes; Path: ~/Documents; Bitwise NOT: ~x; Regular expression: a~b. Tilde Symbol may look different with fonts or emoji artwork, while the encoded value remains the same. Avoid these common Tilde Symbol problems: Confusing ~ with ≈; Using ~ instead of a combining tilde over a letter; Assuming ~ means the same operation in every language. For reliable Tilde Symbol formatting, Use ∼ or ≈ when formal mathematical notation requires those symbols; Document the meaning of ~ in code or data formats; Keep a space before approximate values only when the style calls for it. Tilde Symbol on Windows: In Microsoft Word, type 007E and press Alt+X. In other Windows apps, use Character Map or copy ~ from this page. Tilde Symbol on Mac: Open Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space and search for “tilde,” or copy ~. Tilde Symbol on iPhone: Tap the copy button for ~, then paste it into the target app. Save it as a text replacement for repeated use.

Tilde Symbol FAQ

What is the tilde symbol?

~ is U+007E TILDE. In plain text it may indicate approximation, negation, a home directory, or another software-specific operation.

What is the Unicode for ~?

The encoded form is U+007E: TILDE.

How do I type ~?

Windows: In Microsoft Word, type 007E and press Alt+X. In other Windows apps, use Character Map or copy ~ from this page. Mac: Open Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space and search for “tilde,” or copy ~.

What does ~ mean?

Its meaning is context-dependent; common uses include “approximately,” a home-directory shortcut, and software operators.

Can I use ~ on a website?

Yes. Use literal UTF-8 text or the complete numeric references ~ / ~, and add a readable label when meaning is not obvious.