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How to Type a Euro Sign

The Euro sign (€) is the currency symbol for the Euro, the official currency of 21 European Union countries (Bulgaria joined on 1 January 2026). Essential for financial documents, pricing, and international business.

Last reviewed on October 3, 2026.

Quick Reference

Windows

Hold Alt and type 0128 on the numeric keypad. On most European layouts (German, French, Spanish, Italian) use AltGr + E; on a UK keyboard it is AltGr + 4.

Alt + 0128 · AltGr + E · UK: AltGr + 4

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 — usual in Ireland and Malta, and in English-language text
Before the amount (with space): € 50 — common in the Netherlands
After the amount (with space): 50 € — usual in France, Germany, Spain, Finland and many other countries; Italian usage varies
After the amount (no space): 50€ — Less common, sometimes informal

Always check local conventions for your target audience.

Phones, Office & Spreadsheets

iPhone / iPad: on the numbers keyboard, press and hold $ and slide to €.
Android (Gboard): € is on the first symbols page (?123), or long-press $.
Microsoft Word: 20AC then Alt + X.
Excel / Google Sheets: format cells as Currency (€) so the values stay numeric; =UNICHAR(8364) returns € as text.
ISO code: use EUR in tables, invoices and payment systems.

Technical Details

Unicode: U+20AC

HTML Entity: €

HTML Decimal: €

Alt Code (Windows): Alt + 0128

Name: EURO SIGN