The Euro symbol or Euro Sign (€) represents the Euro currency used in many European Union countries. It is used in financial and monetary contexts such as banking, accounting, and retail transactions.
You can type euro symbol in various software and devices using methods such as Alt codes, Unicode, HTML entities, keyboard shortcuts, and in specific programs such as Microsoft Office, G Suite, and LaTeX.
How to type Euro Symbol
On Windows, MacOS, and Linux/Unix all have different shortcut keys that can be used to quickly and easily insert the Euro symbol in your content.
In this section, we will explore the shortcut keys for each operating system.
Windows
Use shortcut keys for Windows OS to type €
Standard Keyboard: Press “CTRL + ALT + E”
For French Keyboard: Press “AltGr + E”
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MacOS
Use shortcut keys for MacOS to type €
Standard Keyboard: Press “Option + Shift + 2”
Standard Keyboard: Pres “Option + E”
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Linux
Use shortcut keys for Linux & Unix OS to type €
Standard Keyboard: Press CTRL + Shift +U followed by 20ac
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Euro Symbol in Latex
LaTeX is a powerful and versatile typesetting system commonly used for writing academic papers, technical documents, and books. One of the benefits of using LaTeX is the ability to easily insert special characters and symbols, including the Euro sign.
To include the Euro symbol in a LaTeX document, the eurosym
or marvosym
package must be imported. The Euro symbol can then be inserted using various commands such as \euro
, \EUR
, or \EURcr
.
textcomp package
\documentclass{article}
\usepackage{textcomp}
\begin{document}
\texteuro
\end{document}
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eurosym package
\documentclass{article}
\usepackage{eurosym}
\begin{document}
\euro \
\geneuro \
\geneuronarrow \
\geneurowide{} \
\officialeuro
\end{document}
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marvosym package
\documentclass{article}
\usepackage{marvosym}
\begin{document}
- Normal font $\rightarrow$ 100 \EUR
- Courier font $\rightarrow$ 100 \EURcr
- Helvetica font $\rightarrow$ 100 \EURhv
- Times font $\rightarrow$ 100 \EURtm
\end{document}
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Euro Symbol in HTML and CSS
The Euro sign (€) can be easily added to HTML and CSS projects using different codes. These codes include HTML entity, HTML code number, HTML Euro HEX code, and CSS code.
Below we have provided different codes to add the Euro symbol in HTML and CSS.
HTML Code number | HTML Euro HEX Code | Euro Symbol HTML Entity | CSS Code |
---|---|---|---|
€ | € | € | € |
€ | € | € | \20AC; |
HTML code for Euro currency symbol (₠)
The Euro currency symbol (₠) is rarely used as a currency symbol that represents the Euro, but you can use HTML code to insert them in your document.
₠
HTML Code number
₠
₠
HTML Euro HEX Code ₠
₠
Unicode for Euro currency U+20A0
Euro Symbol in Microsoft Office and G Suite
Insert Euro Sign in Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint.
G Suite (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides) | Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) |
Press “Ctrl + Shift + U”, then release those keys and press “20AC” | Press “Ctrl + Alt + E” |
Euro Alt Code and Unicode
Alt code and Unicode are two methods that enable quick and efficient insertion of special characters, including the Euro symbol in your content.
By using specific codes, the Euro character can be displayed without relying on graphics or images. Alt codes involve pressing a combination of keys on the keyboard to insert a specific character, while Unicode is a unique code point system that assigns a specific code to every character in the world.
To add the Euro symbol to your content without any hassle you can use the following Euro alt code.
Unicode for ₠ | Alt Code for € | Unicode for € |
---|---|---|
U+20A0 | Alt + 0128 | U+020AC |
Euro Symbol Copy Paste
The easiest way to insert the Euro sign in your documents is to copy and paste. Once you copy the euro symbol you can simply paste it into your document where you will need it. This method is quick and convenient, and you do not require any special software or knowledge for it.
The euro emoji is commonly represented as “💶”. This symbol can be easily copied and pasted into various text platforms such as social media, instant messaging, and email.
Where do you put the euro dollar symbol (€)?
- In currency exchanges and financial transactions
- In accounting and financial statements
- In international business and trade
- In pricing and labeling of products and services
- In Gmail composing
- In stock market and investment portfolio
- In various financial software and systems
- In travel and tourism industry
- In payment gateways and online transactions
- In official documents, contracts, and agreements

What is this symbol €?
The symbol of euro € looks like a capital “C” with two horizontal lines drawn through the center of the letter. It represents the euro currency, which is used by many countries in the European Union.
Does Euro sign go before or after the number?
In most countries, the Euro sign (€) goes before the number, for example, €100. However, there may be regional variations, and it is always best to check with local authorities or official sources to confirm the correct format.