The Turkish lira symbol (₺) is the currency mark for the Turkish lira, and the quickest way to get it is to copy it below. In Word, type 20BA then press Alt+X.
On Windows there is no traditional Alt code for this glyph, and on Mac you use the Character Viewer. All the verified codes are in the table further down.
Its official Unicode name is TURKISH LIRA SIGN, at code point U+20BA. Turkey adopted it in 2012 after a public design competition, replacing the older “TL” abbreviation used in prices and on receipts.
Turkish lira symbol: codes at a glance
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Symbol | ₺ |
| Unicode name | TURKISH LIRA SIGN |
| Code point | U+20BA |
| Unicode (hex) | 20BA |
| Decimal value | 8378 |
| Windows Alt code | No standard Windows Alt code |
| Decimal code (Unicode-aware apps) | 20BA then Alt+X in Word |
| Word Alt+X | Type 20BA, then press Alt+X |
| HTML (numeric decimal) | ₺ |
| HTML (numeric hex) | ₺ |
| HTML named entity | None — use the numeric form |
| CSS escape | \20BA |
| Mac shortcut | None — use Character Viewer |
| Chromebook / Linux | Ctrl+Shift+U then 20ba |
| Excel / Sheets | =UNICHAR(8378) |
Read the table carefully: 20BA is a hexadecimal value for the Word Alt+X trick and for Chromebook input. 8378 is the decimal value for HTML and spreadsheet formulas. They point to the same character but are not interchangeable between methods.
How to type the Turkish lira sign on each platform
Windows
There is no classic Alt code for ₺ in the standard Windows tables, so the reliable route is the emoji panel. Press Win + .
(the period key), search “lira,” and click the symbol. Some Unicode-aware editors accept 20BA then Alt+X in Word on the numeric keypad, but this fails in many programs, so treat it as a backup rather than the main method.
Character Map also works. Open it from the Start menu, set the font to one with wide coverage such as Segoe UI, find ₺, then copy it. If you type without a numeric keypad often, our guide to copying and pasting symbols quickly is the faster habit.
Mac
Mac has no Option-key shortcut for the lira sign. Open the Character Viewer with Ctrl+Cmd+Space, type “lira” in the search box, and double-click ₺ to insert it. You can drag it into your Favorites in that panel so it is one click away next time.
Microsoft Word
Type 20BA and immediately press Alt+X. Word converts the hex code into ₺. This same trick works in Outlook and OneNote, but not in Excel or PowerPoint.
Alternatively, go to Insert → Symbol → More Symbols, set the subset to Currency Symbols, and pick the lira sign. If you use it a lot, add an AutoCorrect entry so a short trigger like (TL) expands to ₺.
Excel, PowerPoint and Google Sheets
In Excel and Google Sheets, use the formula =UNICHAR(8378) to return ₺ in a cell. In a Sheets cell, press F2 first if you want to enter edit mode before pasting a copied glyph.
Excel also has Insert → Symbol for a one-off. PowerPoint uses the same Insert → Symbol menu; the Alt+X trick does not work in either app, so paste or use the menu instead.
Google Docs
Open Insert → Special characters, then type “lira” or “20BA” in the search box, or draw the shape in the sketch pad to find it. Click ₺ to drop it into your document. Google Docs has no Alt+X support, so this menu is the way in.
iPhone and Android
The lira sign is not on the standard iOS or Android currency key. The simplest fix on both is a text replacement: on iPhone go to Settings → General → Keyboard → Text Replacement, paste ₺ as the phrase, and set a shortcut like tll. On Android, do the same under Settings → System → Languages & input → Personal dictionary.
If your keyboard is set to Turkish, long-pressing the currency key on some layouts surfaces ₺ directly. Otherwise, paste it once and let the text-replacement shortcut handle it from then on.
Chromebook
ChromeOS has no Alt codes. Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 20ba, then press Enter or Space. An underlined u appears while you type to confirm input mode.
Type the code only, with no U+ prefix. If a web field intercepts the shortcut, paste the symbol instead.
Notion, Slack, Discord and Canva
None of these apps has a dedicated shortcut for ₺. The practical method is the same in all four: paste the glyph you copied at the top of this page. In Slack and Discord, set up a text replacement at the operating-system level so ₺ appears whenever you type your chosen trigger.
In Canva, paste it straight into a text box. The symbol renders in any font that supports the currency range; if it shows as a box, switch to a broad font like Arial or Noto Sans.
Where the Turkish lira symbol is used
You will see ₺ on Turkish price tags, invoices, bank statements, and receipts. It appears in ecommerce checkouts serving Turkish customers, in financial reports quoting lira amounts, and in spreadsheets that track TRY exchange rates.
Online, people drop it into social bios, marketplace listings, and chat when quoting prices in lira. For accounting, the three-letter code TRY is standard, while the ₺ glyph is the display symbol shown to shoppers.
Symbols people confuse with the lira sign
The ₺ is a capital L with a double stroke, angled slightly. It is easy to mix up with a few other currency marks:
- £ (U+00A3) — the British pound sign, a curled L with one crossbar. Different shape, different currency.
- ₤ (U+20A4) — the older lira sign used historically for the Italian lira. Not the modern Turkish mark.
- ₺ (U+20BA) — the current Turkish lira sign, with two parallel strokes crossing an angled L.
If a document shows the wrong one, check the code point rather than trusting the glyph by eye; at small sizes they look almost identical.
Troubleshooting
If ₺ shows as an empty box or a question mark, the font you are using does not include the character. Switch to Segoe UI, Arial, Noto Sans, or another modern font with currency coverage. Older fonts released before 2012 usually lack it.
If the Word Alt+X trick does nothing, make sure there is no letter or digit immediately before 20BA that Word might read as part of the code. Select just the four characters, then press Alt+X. And if 20BA then Alt+X in Word fails on Windows, that is expected in most non-Unicode apps; use the emoji panel or paste instead.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a Windows Alt code for the Turkish lira symbol?
There is no standard Alt code in the classic Windows tables. Some Unicode-aware programs accept 20BA then Alt+X in Word on the numeric keypad, but it fails in many apps.
The reliable options are the emoji panel (Win + . ), Character Map, or pasting the glyph.
What is the Unicode code point for ₺?
The Turkish lira sign is U+20BA. In hexadecimal that is 20BA, which is what you type for the Word Alt+X method and for Chromebook input. Its decimal value is 8378, used in HTML numeric entities and the UNICHAR formula.
How do I type it on a Mac?
Mac has no Option-key shortcut for the lira sign. Open the Character Viewer with Ctrl+Cmd+Space, search “lira,” and double-click ₺. Add it to Favorites in that panel for quick reuse.
Why does the symbol show as a box on some devices?
A box means the current font does not contain the character. Fonts released before the symbol was introduced in 2012 often lack it. Switch to a modern font such as Segoe UI, Arial, or Noto Sans and it will render correctly.
Does it work in a username or bio?
Usually yes, if the platform accepts Unicode. Paste ₺ into the field to test it. Some sites strip non-standard characters from usernames, so check that it saves and displays before relying on it.
What is the HTML entity for the lira sign?
There is no named entity. Use the numeric form: ₺ for decimal or ₺ for hexadecimal. In CSS, the escape is \20BA.