The fastest way to get the Saudi riyal symbol (﷼) is to copy it from the button below and paste it wherever you need it. There’s no standard Windows Alt code for this character, so on most keyboards copy-paste beats every other method.
If you’d rather type it, use Word’s Alt+X trick or your system’s Unicode input. Every method and code is below.
The ﷼ character is the Rial sign, Unicode code point U+FDFC. It’s an Arabic ligature that reads “riyāl” and stands in for the Saudi Riyal, the currency with the code SAR. If you need other currency glyphs too, our copy and paste symbols tool keeps them in one place.
Saudi riyal symbol codes and shortcuts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Symbol | ﷼ |
| Unicode name | Rial sign |
| Code point (hex) | U+FDFC |
| Decimal value | 65020 |
| Windows Alt code | No standard Alt code |
| HTML entity (decimal) | ﷼ |
| HTML entity (hex) | ﷼ |
| CSS escape | \FDFC |
| Word (Alt+X) | Type FDFC, press Alt+X |
| Excel / Sheets | =UNICHAR(65020) |
| Mac | Character Viewer (no Option shortcut) |
| Chromebook / Linux | Ctrl+Shift+U, then fdfc |
Two things to watch in that table. There is no named HTML entity, so use the numeric one. And the decimal value (65020) and the hex code point (FDFC) are two different numbers for the same character: Alt+X and Ctrl+Shift+U take the hex, while UNICHAR and the numeric HTML entity take the decimal.
Type it on Windows
Windows has no built-in Alt code for the rial sign, because ﷼ sits above the range those codes reach. Three approaches work instead:
- Paste it from the copy button above. This is the fastest and works in every app.
- Character Map: press the Windows key, type
charmap, open it, tick Advanced view, typerialin the search box, select ﷼, and click Copy. - In some Unicode-aware apps only, hold Alt and type
65020on the numeric keypad. This is not a standard Windows Alt code, it needs an actual number pad, and it does nothing in most programs, so treat it as a last resort.
Type it on Mac
Mac has no Option-key shortcut for this symbol and no Alt codes at all. Use the Character Viewer: press Ctrl+Cmd+Space, type rial in the search field, then double-click ﷼ to drop it into your text. If you only need it once, pasting from the button above is quicker.
Type it in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Word
Type FDFC, then press Alt+X. Word replaces the code with ﷼. If it grabs extra characters, select just the four you typed first.
This also works in Outlook and OneNote. As an alternative, go to Insert → Symbol → More Symbols, set “from” to Unicode (hex), and enter FDFC.
Excel
There’s no Alt+X in Excel. Put =UNICHAR(65020) in a cell to display ﷼.
To turn the formula into fixed text, copy the cell and use Paste Special → Values. Insert → Symbol works too.
PowerPoint
PowerPoint has neither Alt+X nor UNICHAR. Use Insert → Symbol to browse to the character, or just paste it straight into your text box. For a slide you build once, paste is the simplest choice.
Type it in Google Docs and Sheets
In Google Docs, open Insert → Special characters, type rial in the search box (or draw the shape in the pad), and click ﷼ to insert it. Google Sheets has no Special characters menu at all.
Use =UNICHAR(65020) in a cell, or paste the glyph in directly. If you use an OS input tool inside a cell, press F2 first to enter edit mode.
Type it on iPhone and Android
Neither keyboard has a dedicated riyal key. Paste it from the copy button, or set up a shortcut so you can type it any time.
On iPhone, go to Settings → General → Keyboard → Text Replacement → +, paste ﷼ in the Phrase field, and type something like riyal as the Shortcut. On Android with Gboard, open Settings → Dictionary → Personal dictionary and add ﷼ with a shortcut word.
Type it on a Chromebook
ChromeOS has no Alt codes. Press Ctrl+Shift+U, release, then type fdfc (an underlined u shows you’re in Unicode mode), and press Enter or Space.
Type the hex only, with no U+ in front. If a web field swallows the shortcut, paste instead, or open the symbol picker with Launcher+Shift+Space.
Paste it in Notion, Slack, Discord, and Canva
None of these apps has a keyboard shortcut for the rial sign, so paste it from the copy button above. If you reach for it often, set up an operating-system text replacement (the iPhone or Android steps above, or the equivalent on Windows and Mac). The shortcut then expands to ﷼ automatically inside any of these apps.
Where the riyal sign is used
The ﷼ ligature reads “riyāl” in Arabic and represents the Saudi Riyal, currency code SAR. You’ll see it on Saudi price tags, receipts, invoices, and bank statements, and in spreadsheets that track SAR balances.
In Latin-script contexts many businesses write SR or SAR instead, since those letters render in every font. For the wider picture, browse the world currency symbols list.
Because ﷼ is an Arabic-script character, a text editor may place it on the opposite side of the number you type it against, and it can appear to jump as you edit. That’s normal Unicode right-to-left behaviour, not a broken font.
Related guides
- UAE Dirham symbol (د.إ) and how to type it, the closest Gulf neighbour to the riyal
- Israeli Shekel symbol (₪) typing guide
- How to type the Brazilian Real symbol (R$)
- Mexican Peso symbol ($) copy, paste and type guide
- Polish Zloty symbol (zł) copy, paste and type guide
- More currency symbols to copy and type
Frequently asked questions
Is there a Windows Alt code for the Saudi riyal symbol?
No standard one exists, because ﷼ (U+FDFC) sits above the range regular Alt codes reach. Use Word’s Alt+X method (type FDFC, press Alt+X), copy it from Character Map, or paste it. A few Unicode-aware apps accept FDFC then Alt+X in Word on the numeric keypad, but most programs ignore it.
Why does the riyal sign show as a box or blank rectangle?
The current font has no glyph for U+FDFC. It’s a font gap, not a typo. Switch to a font with Arabic coverage, such as Arial or Segoe UI, or fall back to writing SR or SAR, which every font renders.
Why does ﷼ jump to the other side of the number?
﷼ is an Arabic-script character, so editors apply right-to-left ordering around it. Placed next to Latin digits, it can shift position or appear to move while you type. This is expected bidirectional behaviour, not a bug.
Can I use the riyal symbol in a username or bio?
Yes, anywhere the platform accepts Unicode, which covers most social bios, display names, and chat apps. Some sites limit names to plain ASCII and will strip it, and a few devices may show a box if their font lacks the glyph.