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To type £: Windows Alt+0163 · Mac Character Viewer · HTML £. Click the key above to copy it now.
01 All shortcuts at a glance
| Platform | Shortcut | |
|---|---|---|
| Windows (Alt code) | Hold Alt, type 0163 on the numpad |
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| Windows (any app) | Win+. or Win+; emoji/symbol picker, or Character Map (Win+R → charmap) |
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| Mac | Control+Command+Space to open Character Viewer, search "Pound Sterling Sign" |
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| Word / Outlook | Type 00A3, then press Alt+X |
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| Linux (IBus) | Ctrl+Shift+U, then 00a3, then Enter |
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| HTML / CSS | £ · \00a3 (CSS) |
02 Step by step, per platform
A real, followable procedure for every platform — not a thin restatement of the shortcut.
Windows
- Make sure Num Lock is on.
- Hold Alt and type 0163 on the numeric keypad.
- Release Alt — £ appears.
Mac
- Press Control+Command+Space to open the Character Viewer.
- Type "Pound Sterling Sign" in the search field.
- Double-click the result to insert it.
Microsoft Word
- Type 00A3.
- Press Alt+X immediately after — it converts the hex code to £.
03 Characters in this set
04 FAQ
What is the Unicode code point for Pound Sterling Sign?
Pound Sterling Sign is U+00A3. In HTML that's <code>£</code> or <code>£</code>.
What's the Windows Alt code for Pound Sterling Sign?
Alt+0163, typed on the numeric keypad with Num Lock on.
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