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Micro symbol µ

The micro sign, the metric prefix for one millionth, as in µm or µg.

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How to type the micro symbol

How do I type the micro symbol?

The easiest way is to copy it from this page and paste it. On Windows, hold Alt and type 0181 on the number pad. On a Mac, press Option+M. On iPhone and Android, copy it here and paste, or add it as a keyboard text replacement.

How do I insert the micro symbol in Word?

Type 00B5 and then press Alt+X, and Word turns it into µ. You can also use Insert, Symbol.

What is the HTML code for the micro symbol?

Use µ or µ in HTML, or \00B5 in CSS content.