Need the philippine peso symbol fast? Copy it below, then see the exact ways to type ₱ in Windows, Mac, Word, Excel, Google Docs/Sheets, mobile, Chromebook, and more. There’s no standard Windows Alt code for ₱, so the reliable methods are paste, Word’s Alt+X (20B1 then Alt+X), or the system pickers.
₱ is the PESO SIGN (Unicode U+20B1), used for Philippine peso amounts.
Philippine peso symbol codes (quick reference)
| Symbol | Name | Unicode (hex) | Alt code (decimal) | HTML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₱ | PESO SIGN | U+20B1 | No standard Windows Alt code; Word: 20B1 then Alt+X | ₱ |
Notes: In some Unicode‑aware Windows apps, 20B1 then Alt+X in Word (numeric keypad) inserts ₱. In Word, type 20B1 then press Alt+X. CSS: \20B1. Do not use “20B1 then Alt+X in Word” — Alt codes take decimal, not hex.
How to type ₱ on each platform
Windows
There is no standard Windows Alt code for ₱. If your app supports direct Unicode input, try holding Alt and typing 8369 on the numeric keypad. Otherwise, use one of these:
- Emoji & symbols panel: Press Win+. (or Win+;), type “peso”, or open the Symbols → Currency section and click ₱.
- Character Map: Press Win+R, type
charmap, Enter. Check “Advanced view,” search for Peso sign, select ₱, Copy, then paste. - Copy from this page or use our Copy & Paste Symbols tool.
Alt methods require a full numeric keypad. On tenkeyless keyboards, use paste or the panels above.
Mac (no Option shortcut)
Mac has no Option-key combo for ₱. Open Character Viewer with Ctrl+Cmd+Space, search “peso,” then double‑click ₱ to insert it. You can also paste it from your clipboard.
Tip: Set a text replacement (System Settings → Keyboard → Text Replacements) so typing php or :peso: expands to ₱.
Microsoft Word (Windows/Outlook/OneNote)
Type 20B1, then press Alt+X to convert it to ₱. This uses the Unicode hex value and works in Word, Outlook, and OneNote.
Menu path: Insert → Symbol → More Symbols… → from “Unicode (hex),” code 20B1. You can also add an AutoCorrect entry that replaces php with ₱.
Excel
Use a formula or Insert Symbol (Alt+X does not work in Excel):
- Formula:
=UNICHAR(8369)→ ₱ - Insert → Symbol → (subset: Currency Symbols) → ₱
To format numbers with ₱, set a custom currency format and type ₱ in the symbol field, or include it in a custom format string.
PowerPoint
Insert → Symbol → pick ₱ from Currency Symbols, or paste it. PowerPoint does not support Alt+X.
Google Docs
Insert → Special characters → search “peso” or paste U+20B1 in the search field → click ₱. You can also paste it directly into the doc.
Google Sheets
Sheets has no Insert Symbol. Use a formula or paste:
- Formula:
=UNICHAR(8369) - Paste ₱ into a cell. Press F2 to enter edit mode first if needed.
For currency formatting, set Philippine peso (PHP) in Format → Number → Custom currencies, or include ₱ in a custom number format.
iPhone and Android
iPhone: The default keyboard may not show ₱. Copy it from above, or open the symbol picker (globe key → Emoji/Symbols) and search “peso” in the Character Viewer on iPad. A reliable fix is a text replacement: Settings → General → Keyboard → Text Replacement → “php” → ₱.
Android (Gboard): Long‑press the currency key (it’s often $) to see more symbols; ₱ appears if your language/layout includes Philippines. If you don’t see it, add Filipino/English (Philippines) in Gboard settings or create a Personal dictionary entry that expands “php” to ₱. Paste works everywhere.
Chromebook / Linux
Use Unicode input: press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 20b1, then press Space or Enter → ₱. You’ll see an underlined “u” before you type the code. Paste is the fallback if a web field blocks the shortcut.
Notion, Slack, Discord, Canva
These apps don’t have a built‑in peso button. Paste ₱, or use your OS picker (Ctrl+Cmd+Space on Mac; Win+. on Windows).
For speed, set a text replacement such as “php” → ₱ in your OS keyboard settings. Slack/Discord also accept paste in usernames and messages, subject to each platform’s rules.
Related guides and resources
- See every currency mark in one place: world currency symbols list.
- Browse more currency tutorials: Currency symbol guides.
- Similar symbols: Thai baht sign (฿), Vietnamese đồng sign (₫), Chinese yuan/yen sign (¥), South African rand (R), Indonesian rupiah (Rp).
Frequently asked questions
Why is there no standard Windows Alt code for ₱?
Legacy Alt codes come from code pages (CP1252/CP437). Those sets don’t include the peso sign, so there’s no reliable Alt+0nnnn code.
Use Word’s 20B1 then Alt+X, the Windows symbol panel, Character Map, or paste. In some Unicode‑aware apps, 20B1 then Alt+X in Word (numeric keypad) works.
Why does ₱ show as a box or a question mark?
That font doesn’t have the PESO SIGN glyph. Switch to a font with broad Unicode coverage (Segoe UI, Arial, Calibri, Times New Roman, Noto Sans/Serif, Roboto), or paste ₱ using an app that substitutes missing glyphs. On web pages, include a fallback font that supports U+20B1.
Can I use ₱ in usernames, filenames, or spreadsheet formats?
Most modern apps and sites accept Unicode in bios, messages, and cells, so ₱ usually works. Some systems restrict special characters in usernames or filenames; if blocked, use the currency code “PHP” instead. In Excel/Sheets, you can format numbers with a custom currency using ₱.
What are the HTML and CSS codes for the philippine peso symbol?
Use ₱ (decimal) or ₱ (hex) in HTML. In CSS strings/selectors, escape it as \20B1. Don’t write “20B1 then Alt+X in Word” — that’s hex and won’t work as a Windows Alt code.
Is there an emoji version of the ₱ sign?
No. ₱ is a plain text currency symbol, not an emoji, so there’s no color emoji variant. If you need an emoji style, use context (e.g. numbers with ₱) or a graphic, but the character itself has only the standard text presentation.