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Section symbol §

The section sign refers to a numbered section of a document, especially in laws and regulations (§ 12).

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How to type the section symbol

How do I type the section symbol?

The easiest way is to copy it from this page and paste it. On Windows, hold Alt and type 0167 on the number pad. On a Mac, press Option+6. On iPhone and Android, copy it here and paste, or add it as a keyboard text replacement.

How do I insert the section symbol in Word?

Type 00A7 and then press Alt+X, and Word turns it into §. You can also use Insert, Symbol.

What is the HTML code for the section symbol?

Use § or § in HTML, or \00A7 in CSS content.