How to Type a Rupee Symbol on PC or Mac?

The rupee symbol (₹) represents the official currency of India and is frequently used in various financial documents, reports, and written communications. Knowing how to type the rupee symbol on your PC or Mac can save time and help maintain the professional appearance of your documents. This article provides detailed instructions on how to type the rupee symbol on both Windows and macOS systems.

Typing the Rupee Symbol on Windows

Typing the rupee symbol on a Windows PC can be done using different methods. Below are the most common and effective techniques:

Method 1: Using Alt Code

1. Open the document or application where you want to insert the rupee symbol.
2. Ensure that your Num Lock key is turned on.
3. Hold down the Alt key.
4. While holding the Alt key, type 8377 on the numeric keypad.
5. Release the Alt key, and the rupee symbol (₹) should appear.

Method 2: Using Keyboard Shortcut

If you have a keyboard that supports the rupee symbol, you can use the dedicated key combination:

1. Press the Ctrl and Alt keys simultaneously.
2. While holding these keys, press the number 4 key.

   This combination should insert the rupee symbol in your text.

Method 3: Changing Keyboard Layout

You can change your keyboard layout to the Indian keyboard layout, which includes the rupee symbol:

1. Go to Settings from the Start menu.
2. Select Time & Language.
3. Click on Language in the left pane.
4. Select Add a preferred language.
5. Search for Hindi and add it.
6. Set the Hindi (India) keyboard layout as default.
7. Once the keyboard layout is added, you can press Ctrl + Alt + 4 to insert the rupee symbol.

Typing the Rupee Symbol on macOS

For macOS users, typing the rupee symbol involves using Unicode or adding a relevant input source.

Method 1: Using Unicode

1. Place the cursor where you want to insert the rupee symbol.
2. Hold down the Option key and press the 20B9 key sequence.
3. Release the keys, and the rupee symbol (₹) should appear.

Method 2: Adding an Indian Keyboard Layout

1. Go to System Preferences by clicking the Apple logo in the top-left corner.
2. Select Keyboard.
3. Click on the Input Sources tab.
4. Click the + button to add a new input source.
5. Select Hindi from the list of available layouts and click Add.
6. Switch to the newly added Hindi keyboard layout using the input menu in the menu bar.
7. Press Option + 4 to type the rupee symbol.

Using Character Map and Character Viewer

On Windows

You can also use the Character Map utility to insert the rupee symbol:

1. Open the Start menu and type Character Map in the search bar.
2. Open the Character Map application.
3. In the Character Map window, select the Unicode Subrange from the Group By option.
4. From the list, select Currency Symbols.
5. Find and select the rupee symbol, then click Select and Copy.
6. Paste the copied symbol into your document.

On macOS

macOS users can use the Character Viewer to insert the rupee symbol:

1. Open the document you are working on.
2. Press Command + Control + Spacebar to open the Character Viewer.
3. In the Character Viewer, type rupee in the search bar.
4. Select the rupee symbol (₹) and double-click it to insert it into your document.

Comparison of Methods

The table below summarizes the various methods for typing the rupee symbol on both Windows and macOS:

By following any of the methods outlined above, you can easily insert the rupee symbol in your documents on both Windows and macOS systems without any hassle.