Windows
2 options- Hold Alt and type 0163 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt.
- Or, in Word: type 00A3 then press Alt + X.
Numeric keypad required (laptops: enable Num Lock or use Fn).
Pound Sign Symbol
A symbol from the Currency Symbols collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.
- Symbol
- £
- Unicode
- U+00A3
- HTML entity
- £
- Category
- Currency Symbols
Export
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Background
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About the pound sign symbol
The pound sign represents the pound sterling, the official currency of the United Kingdom and its territories, as well as several other currencies such as the Egyptian, Lebanese, and Syrian pounds. It is derived from the letter L, standing for the Latin word libra, meaning a pound in weight.
It appears on price tags, banknotes, coins, and financial documents in countries that use the pound as their currency. It is also used in international trade, online shopping, and financial reporting when specifying amounts in pounds.
How to type Pound Sign
Native keyboard shortcuts for each operating system — derived from the codepoint, so the steps below are always accurate.
macOS
2 options- Press Option + 3 on a US keyboard.
- Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer.
Linux
2 options- Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type A3, then press Enter or Space.
- Or with a Compose key configured: Compose + L + -.
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