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Pound symbol £

The pound sign, currency symbol of the British pound sterling (GBP).

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How to type the pound symbol

How do I type the pound symbol?

The easiest way is to copy it from this page and paste it. On Windows, hold Alt and type 0163 on the number pad. On a Mac, press Option+3. On iPhone and Android, copy it here and paste, or add it as a keyboard text replacement.

How do I insert the pound symbol in Word?

Type 00A3 and then press Alt+X, and Word turns it into £. You can also use Insert, Symbol.

What is the HTML code for the pound symbol?

Use £ or £ in HTML, or \00A3 in CSS content.