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How to Type a Euro Sign
The Euro sign (€) is the currency symbol for the Euro, used by 20 European Union countries. Essential for financial documents, pricing, and international business.
Quick Reference
Windows
Hold Alt and type 0128 on the numeric keypad. Or use AltGr + 5 on European keyboards.
Alt + 0128 or AltGr + 5
Mac
Press Option + Shift + 2.
Option + Shift + 2
Linux
Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 20AC, press Enter. Or use AltGr + E on some layouts.
Ctrl + Shift + U, 20AC, Enter
HTML
Use the HTML entity € or numeric €.
€ or €
Common Uses
The Euro sign is used in financial contexts across Europe and globally when dealing with Euro-denominated transactions.
- Pricing: €49.99, €1,250.00
- Financial reports: Revenue of €5.2 million
- E-commerce: Product prices in European online stores
- Invoices: Total: €850.00 EUR
- Currency exchange: USD/EUR conversion rates
Euro Symbol Placement
The position of the Euro symbol varies by country and language:
- Before the amount (no space): €50 — Used in Ireland, Malta, Netherlands
- Before the amount (with space): € 50 — Used in Finland
- After the amount (with space): 50 € — Used in France, Germany, Spain, Italy
- After the amount (no space): 50€ — Less common, sometimes informal
Always check local conventions for your target audience.
Technical Details
Unicode: U+20AC
HTML Entity: €
HTML Decimal: €
Alt Code (Windows): Alt + 0128
Name: EURO SIGN