How do I type the Indian Rupee symbol on Mac?

On macOS with the English (India) or ABC India keyboard layout enabled, press Option + 4 or Option + 8. Alternatively, open Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space) and search 'rupee'.

Why is Alt + 8377 or Ctrl + Alt + 4 showing a square (□) or dollar ($)?

If Ctrl + Alt + 4 types a dollar sign, your keyboard layout is set to US English instead of English (India). If Alt + 8377 shows a square box, the active font does not support Unicode U+20B9. Switch your font to Arial, Segoe UI, Calibri, or Times New Roman.

How do I insert the Rupee symbol in Microsoft Excel?

To format cells with the Rupee symbol in Excel, select the cells, press Ctrl + 1, choose 'Currency', and select '₹ English (India)'. To type ₹ inside a text cell, use Ctrl + Alt + 4 or Alt + 8377.

How do I type the Rupee symbol on Chromebook?

On a Chromebook, press Ctrl + Shift + u, release the keys, type 20b9, and press Enter.

What is the difference between ₹ and ₨?

₹ (Unicode U+20B9) is the official national currency symbol of India adopted in 2010. ₨ (Unicode U+20A8) is the generic historical Rupee sign used traditionally across South Asia for rupees in Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and pre-2010 India.

How to Type Indian Rupee Symbol (₹) on Keyboard — Alt Code, Mac & Shortcuts

Q: What is the Alt code for the Indian Rupee symbol (₹)?

The Alt code for the Indian Rupee symbol is Alt + 8377. Hold down the left Alt key on your keyboard, type 8377 on the numeric keypad (NumPad), and release the Alt key.

Q: How do I type the Rupee symbol on a Windows keyboard?

If your keyboard is set to English (India), press Ctrl + Alt + 4 or AltGr + 4. On any Windows PC with a numeric keypad, hold Alt and type 8377. In Microsoft Word, type 20B9 and press Alt + X.

KEYBOARD SHORTCUT MATRIX

Master Indian Rupee Symbol (₹) Shortcut Reference Matrix

Use this summary matrix to instantly find the exact shortcut or Alt code for your specific device and operating system:

Operating System / App	Keyboard Shortcut / Code	Required Keyboard Layout / Prerequisites
Windows 10 / 11 (Native Shortcut)	`Ctrl` + `Alt` + `4` or `AltGr` + `4`	English (India) Keyboard Layout
Windows Alt Code (Numeric Keypad)	`Alt` + `8377`	Hold Left Alt + NumPad numbers
Microsoft Word / WordPad	Type `20B9` then press `Alt` + `X`	Works in all versions of MS Word
macOS (MacBook & Mac Studio)	`Option` + `4` or `Option` + `8`	English (India) or ABC India layout
Chromebook (ChromeOS)	`Ctrl` + `Shift` + `u` then `20b9` then `Enter`	Native ChromeOS Unicode entry
Linux (Ubuntu / Fedora)	`Ctrl` + `Shift` + `u` then `20b9` then `Enter`	GTK / X11 Compose key / AltGr + 4
iPhone & iPad (iOS)	Long-press dollar sign `$` → select `₹`	English (India) or standard iOS keyboard
Android (GBoard)	Tap `?123` → long-press `$` or tap `₹`	GBoard or Samsung Keyboard

WINDOWS TUTORIAL

How to Type Rupee Symbol on Windows (4 Methods)

Method 1: The Native Shortcut (`Ctrl` + `Alt` + `4` or `AltGr` + `4`)

1

Make sure your active keyboard layout is set to English (India) in your Windows taskbar language switcher.

2

Press and hold Ctrl + Alt simultaneously, then press 4.

3

Alternatively, if your keyboard has a Right Alt key (AltGr), press AltGr + 4 to insert ₹.

Method 2: Numeric Keypad Alt Code (`Alt` + `8377`)

1

Ensure Num Lock is enabled on your numeric keypad.

2

Press and hold down the left Alt key.

3

Type 8377 on the numeric keypad and release Alt → ₹ appears!

MACOS TUTORIAL

How to Type Rupee Symbol on Mac (macOS)

Option 1: English (India) Keyboard Shortcut (`Option` + `4`)

1

Add English (India) under System Settings > Keyboard > Input Sources.

2

Press Option + 4 (or Option + 8) to type ₹.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the Alt code for the Indian Rupee symbol (₹)?

The Alt code for the Indian Rupee symbol is Alt + 8377. Hold down the left Alt key, type 8377 on your numeric keypad, and release Alt.

How do I type the Rupee symbol on a Windows keyboard?

If your keyboard layout is set to English (India), press Ctrl + Alt + 4 or AltGr + 4.

What is the Unicode code point for the Indian Rupee symbol?

The official Unicode code point for the Indian Rupee symbol (₹) is U+20B9.

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