The Russian ruble symbol is ₽. Copy it from the button below and paste it anywhere.
Its official Unicode name is RUBLE SIGN, code point U+20BD. There is no standard Windows Alt code for it, so the reliable typed methods are Word’s Alt+X trick (type 20BD, press Alt+X) or a straight copy-paste.
The ₽ mark was adopted by the Central Bank of Russia in 2013 and shows the Cyrillic Р with a horizontal bar. If you only needed the glyph, you already have it. The rest of this guide covers typing it directly, where each platform hides the option, and what it gets confused with.
Russian ruble symbol codes at a glance
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Symbol | ₽ |
| Unicode name | RUBLE SIGN |
| Code point (hex) | U+20BD |
| Decimal value | 8381 |
| Windows Alt code | No standard Windows Alt code |
| Alt code (Unicode-aware apps only) | 20BD then Alt+X in Word |
| Word Alt+X (hex) | Type 20BD, then Alt+X |
| Chromebook / Linux (hex) | Ctrl+Shift+U, 20bd |
| Excel / Sheets formula | =UNICHAR(8381) |
| HTML numeric (decimal) | ₽ |
| HTML numeric (hex) | ₽ |
| CSS escape | \20BD |
Note the two different numbers. The decimal value 8381 is what Alt codes and the decimal HTML entity use.
The hex value 20BD is what Word’s Alt+X, the Chromebook shortcut, and CSS use. They point at the same character, but you cannot swap one for the other.
How to type the ruble sign on Windows
There is no classic Alt code for ₽ in the standard Windows character tables, so the usual hold-Alt-and-type-on-the-numpad method does not produce it in most programs. Do not trust pages that list one.
Two methods work reliably. Open the emoji and symbol panel with Win+.
(Windows key plus period), search “ruble,” and click the result. Or open Character Map (search “charmap” in the Start menu), find the RUBLE SIGN, copy it, and paste.
Some Unicode-aware editors accept 20BD then Alt+X in Word typed on the numeric keypad. This depends on the app, and it needs a real numpad. On a laptop without one, see the guide to copying symbols without a keypad.
How to type it on Mac
Mac has no Alt codes and no dedicated Option shortcut for the ruble. Open the Character Viewer with Ctrl+Cmd+Space, type “ruble” in the search field, then double-click ₽ to insert it. You can drag it to your favorites for next time so you skip the search.
Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Word has the fastest keyboard route. Type the hex code 20BD, then press Alt+X, and Word converts it to ₽ in place.
This also works in Outlook and OneNote. It does not work in Excel or PowerPoint.
In Excel, use the formula =UNICHAR(8381) in a cell to output ₽, or go to Insert > Symbol and pick it from the currency subset. In PowerPoint, Insert > Symbol is the direct path, since Alt+X does nothing there. In any of the three, a simple paste works too.
Google Docs and Sheets
In Google Docs, open Insert > Special characters, then type “ruble” in the search box or draw the shape in the sketch pad to find it. Click to insert.
Google Sheets has no Insert Symbol menu at all. Use =UNICHAR(8381) in a cell, or paste the glyph. If you paste directly into a cell, press F2 first to enter edit mode.
iPhone and Android
Neither mobile keyboard puts ₽ on a long-press by default. The quickest fix is a text replacement so you own it permanently.
On iPhone, go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Text Replacement, paste ₽ in the Phrase field, and set a shortcut like “rub.” On Android (Gboard), open Settings > System > Languages & input > keyboard > Dictionary > Personal dictionary and add the same. Until then, paste it.
Chromebook
ChromeOS has no Alt codes, and a USB numpad will not change that. Use the Unicode shortcut instead: press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 20bd, then press Enter or Space.
An underlined u appears while you type to confirm input mode. Enter the hex only, with no U+ prefix.
You can also open the emoji and symbol picker with Launcher+Shift+Space. If a web text field intercepts the shortcut, paste the glyph as a fallback.
Notion, Slack, Discord, and Canva
None of these apps has a keyboard shortcut for the ruble. The answer for all four is the same: paste ₽ from the widget above.
To make it permanent, use each app’s text expansion. Slack has slash-command shortcuts under preferences, Notion respects your OS-level text replacement, Discord picks up system replacements too, and Canva takes a plain paste into any text box. Set the replacement once and forget the lookup.
Where people use the ₽ symbol
The ruble sign shows up in price lists, invoices, and spreadsheets that quote amounts in Russian currency, usually after the number in Russian convention (1000 ₽). It appears in e-commerce listings, financial reports, and app interfaces that localise for Russia.
Online, people drop it into bios, profile names, and chat when talking about prices or gaming economies. It works in most usernames and bios because it is a standard Unicode character, though a few platforms restrict currency marks in display names.
Symbols people confuse with the ruble sign
The ₽ is a struck-through Cyrillic Р, so it gets mistaken for a plain capital P or the Cyrillic letter Р (U+0420), which has no bar. If your text shows Р with no line through it, you have the letter, not the currency mark.
It also sits near other bar-through currency signs. Compare the Turkish lira symbol (₺), the Nigerian naira (₦), and the Korean won (₩). Each is a different letter with a stroke, so double-check the base shape before you paste.
Troubleshooting the ₽ symbol
If ₽ shows as a box or a question mark, the font in that field lacks the glyph. RUBLE SIGN was added to Unicode in 2014, so very old fonts and legacy systems predate it. Switch to a current system font such as Segoe UI, Arial, or Noto Sans, and it will render.
If 20BD then Alt+X in Word does nothing, the app is not Unicode-aware or you are using the top-row number keys instead of a real numeric keypad. Fall back to Win+.
or a paste. If Word’s Alt+X converts the wrong thing, make sure no digit or letter is touching the 20BD before you press the shortcut.
Related guides
For the full picture of money marks, see the complete list of world currency symbols, or browse the currency symbols category for individual guides.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a Windows Alt code for the ruble symbol?
No, there is no standard Windows Alt code for ₽ in the classic character tables. Some Unicode-aware apps accept 20BD then Alt+X in Word on a numeric keypad, but the dependable methods are Win+. (emoji panel), Character Map, or a paste.
Why does the ruble sign show as a box on some devices?
The font in that app does not include the glyph. RUBLE SIGN entered Unicode in 2014, so pre-2014 fonts and older systems have no character to draw and show a placeholder box instead. Switch to a modern font like Segoe UI or Noto Sans to fix it.
How do I type ₽ in Word without a shortcut?
Type the hex code 20BD, then press Alt+X. Word replaces it with ₽ on the spot. This also works in Outlook and OneNote, but not in Excel or PowerPoint, where you use Insert > Symbol instead.
Can I use the ruble symbol in a username or bio?
Usually yes. It is a standard Unicode character, so it works in most bios, display names, and chat fields. A few platforms block currency marks in display names, so if it gets rejected, that platform has a naming rule, not a typing problem.
What is the difference between ₽ and the Cyrillic letter Р?
The ruble sign ₽ (U+20BD) has a horizontal bar across the stem. The Cyrillic capital Р (U+0420) is the plain letter with no bar. If there is no line through the character, you have the letter, not the currency symbol.