The Indian rupee symbol is ₹. Copy it from the button below and paste it wherever you need it.
To type it yourself, the two reliable keyboard routes are 2 0 B 9 then Alt+X in Word, and Ctrl+Shift+U 20b9 on Chromebook or Linux. There is no classic Windows Alt code for it, which trips up a lot of people.
The character is INDIAN RUPEE SIGN, code point U+20B9. India adopted this design in 2010; before that people wrote Rs, Re, or ₨ (the older rupee sign shared with Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Nepal). Those are not the same glyph, and picking the wrong one is the most common mistake with this symbol.
Indian rupee symbol reference table
Every code for the ₹ sign in one place. Note the two number systems: Alt-style input takes decimal, while Word’s Alt+X, Chromebook input, and CSS all take hexadecimal. They are the same character with two different numbers, so do not swap one for the other.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Symbol | ₹ |
| Unicode name | INDIAN RUPEE SIGN |
| Code point (hex) | U+20B9 |
| Decimal value | 8377 |
| Windows Alt code | No standard Windows Alt code |
| Decimal Alt (Unicode-aware apps only) | 20B9 then Alt+X in Word |
| Word method (hex) | type 20B9, then Alt+X |
| Chromebook / Linux | Ctrl+Shift+U, then 20b9 |
| HTML entity (decimal) | ₹ |
| HTML entity (hex) | ₹ |
| CSS escape | \20B9 |
| Excel / Sheets | =UNICHAR(8377) |
How to type the indian rupee symbol on every platform
Windows
There is no classic Alt code for ₹ in the Windows-1252 table, so do not go looking for an Alt+0xxx combination. Some Unicode-aware programs accept 20B9 then Alt+X in Word typed on the numeric keypad, but this is inconsistent and fails in many apps, so treat it as a bonus rather than the method.
The dependable route is the emoji panel. Press Win + . (Windows key and period), search “rupee,” and click the symbol.
For a permanent option, open Character Map, find the rupee sign, and copy it. If you need Alt codes for other characters, see our guide on typing symbols without a numeric keypad.
Mac
Mac has no Alt codes and no dedicated Option shortcut for the rupee. Open the Character Viewer with Ctrl+Cmd+Space, search “rupee,” and double-click ₹ to insert it. You can drag it into your favorites there so it sits one click away next time.
Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
In Word, type 20B9 and press Alt+X. The four hex characters flip into ₹ instantly.
This also works in Outlook and OneNote. It does not work in Excel or PowerPoint.
In Excel, put =UNICHAR(8377) in a cell, or use Insert > Symbol and search by the code 20B9. In PowerPoint, use Insert > Symbol the same way, or just paste the glyph from the button above.
Google Docs and Sheets
In Google Docs, open Insert > Special characters, type “rupee” in the search box, and click the result. You can also draw the shape in the sketch box if you don’t know the name.
Google Sheets has no special-character menu. Use =UNICHAR(8377) in a cell, or paste the symbol in directly. If you paste while editing a cell, press F2 first to enter edit mode.
iPhone and Android
On both phones, the fastest option is the number-and-symbol keyboard. Tap the 123 key, then the #+= or $ key, and hold the currency key — a small popup shows ₹ among the alternatives on most keyboards set to an Indian locale.
If your keyboard’s popup doesn’t include it, set up a text replacement. On iPhone, go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Text Replacement and map something like “rup” to ₹.
On Android, Gboard has the same feature under the personal dictionary. After that, typing your shortcut inserts the symbol anywhere.
Chromebook
Chromebooks have no Alt codes, and a USB numpad won’t change that, the feature is Windows software, not keypad hardware. Instead, press Ctrl+Shift+U, release, type 20b9, then press Enter or Space. An underlined u confirms you are in code-entry mode; type only the hex, with no U+ prefix.
Some web text fields intercept this shortcut. If nothing appears, use the emoji and symbol picker at Launcher+Shift+Space, or just paste.
Notion, Slack, Discord, and Canva
None of these has a rupee shortcut. Paste the glyph from the button above — it survives paste cleanly in all four. In Slack and Discord, there is no built-in emoji shortcode for ₹ because it is a plain text character, not an emoji.
If you type prices often, save it. Notion supports the “/” menu but not a symbol replacement, so keep it in a snippet. Slack has a text-expansion trick under Preferences > Advanced only through your OS text replacement, so the phone or system shortcut you set earlier carries over here too.
Where the ₹ symbol gets used
It marks prices and amounts in Indian rupees: invoices, price lists, e-commerce listings, salary figures, and bank statements. In spreadsheets it usually goes in a currency format or a header rather than typed into every cell.
Online, it turns up in bios, marketplace posts, and chat when someone quotes a figure. On the web, use the HTML entity ₹ so the symbol renders even if the page font is limited.
Symbols people confuse with the rupee sign
The big one is the old rupee sign ₨ (U+20A8), still used for Pakistani, Sri Lankan, and Nepalese rupees. It looks like “Rs” joined together. The modern Indian ₹ has the horizontal double bar across the top and a Devanagari “र” shape, very different once you see them side by side.
People also mix it up with other bar-through currency marks. The Japanese yen symbol (¥), the Korean won symbol (₩), and the Turkish lira symbol (₺) all use crossbars, so double-check which glyph you copied before publishing a price.
Troubleshooting the rupee symbol
If ₹ shows as a box or a blank rectangle, the font lacks the glyph. This happens with some older fonts and legacy systems, since the character was only added to Unicode in 2010. Switch to a common font like Arial, Segoe UI, Noto Sans, or Mangal, all of which include it.
If 20B9 then Alt+X in Word gives you a different character or nothing, that is expected — it only works in Unicode-aware apps and fails elsewhere. Use the Word Alt+X method or paste instead. And if you typed the code but got the wrong symbol, check you used the hex 20B9 for Alt+X, not the decimal 8377.
Related guides
Copy any symbol fast from the copy and paste symbols tool, or browse the full currency symbols category for more. For the big picture, see the complete list of world currency symbols.
Working with other currencies? The pound symbol (£) and euro symbol (€) guides cover the two you’ll type most alongside the rupee.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a Windows Alt code for the rupee symbol?
No standard Alt code exists in the classic Windows table. Some Unicode-aware apps accept 20B9 then Alt+X in Word on the numeric keypad, but it is unreliable.
Use the emoji panel (Win + . ), Word’s 20B9 then Alt+X, or paste.
Why does the ₹ symbol show as a box on some devices?
The font in use doesn’t include the glyph. The character was added to Unicode in 2010, so older fonts lack it. Switch to Arial, Segoe UI, Noto Sans, or Mangal and it will appear.
What is the difference between ₹ and ₨?
₹ (U+20B9) is the modern Indian rupee sign with the double top bar, adopted in 2010. ₨ (U+20A8) is the older rupee sign written like “Rs,” still used for Pakistani, Sri Lankan, and Nepalese rupees.
How do I put the rupee symbol in Google Sheets?
Sheets has no special-character menu. Use =UNICHAR(8377) in a cell, or paste the glyph. If pasting into a cell you’re editing, press F2 first to enter edit mode.
Does the rupee symbol work in a username or bio?
Yes on most platforms that allow Unicode, including Instagram, X, and Discord bios. Paste it in rather than typing. A few sites restrict names to basic Latin characters and will reject it, so test before saving.
What hex code do I type for the rupee in Word?
Type 20B9, then press Alt+X. Word converts the four characters into ₹. Do not use the decimal 8377 for this, Alt+X reads hexadecimal only.