Windows
2 options- In Word / Outlook: type 2325 then press Alt + X.
- Anywhere: press Win + . to open the emoji & symbol picker, then search.
A symbol from the Tech & UI collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.
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Representing a specific modifier found on Apple keyboards, the Option Key symbol appears as a slanted line with a horizontal stroke above it. It is formally categorized within the Miscellaneous Technical block and is used to access alternative characters or hidden menu functions. Users typically refer to it as the Option symbol or occasionally the Alt symbol in cross-platform contexts.
Most common applications for this character involve technical documentation and user interface guides. It serves as a visual shorthand in software tutorials to indicate keyboard shortcuts for Mac systems. In web development and coding tutorials, it helps clarify commands for navigating text or performing specific system actions. Outside of technical manuals, the symbol is frequently seen in social media posts and forum threads where users share productivity tips or interface configuration steps.
Native keyboard shortcuts for each operating system — derived from the codepoint, so the steps below are always accurate.
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⌥ option key lives inside the Miscellaneous Technical Unicode block. Browse every indexed character in Miscellaneous Technical →
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