Vietnamese Dong Symbol (₫) — Copy, Paste & Type Guide

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Copy the ₫ symbol here and paste it anywhere. There’s no standard Windows Alt code for the Vietnamese dong symbol, but in Word type 20AB then press Alt+X. On Mac, open Character Viewer. On Chromebook, press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 20ab, then Space/Enter.

₫ is the DONG SIGN (Unicode U+20AB).

Quick reference — codes for ₫

SymbolNameUnicode (hex)Alt code (decimal)HTML entity
₫DONG SIGNU+20ABNo standard Windows Alt code; Word: 20AB then Alt+X₫

Note: Some Unicode-aware apps on Windows accept 20AB then Alt+X in Word, but this is not a standard, reliable Alt code. Use the methods below for consistent results.

How to type the Vietnamese dong symbol (₫) on your keyboard

Windows

There is no standard Windows Alt code for ₫. Use one of these instead:

  • Character Map: Press Win+R, type charmap, Enter. Tick “Advanced view,” search for dong, select ₫, click Copy, then paste.
  • Emoji & Symbols panel: Press Win+. (period). Open the Symbols tab, then the Currency section and pick ₫. If you don’t see it, use Character Map or copy from the button above.
  • Advanced (app-dependent): Some Unicode-aware apps accept holding Alt and typing 8363 on the numeric keypad. This does not work everywhere.

Alt codes require a physical numeric keypad. The leading‑zero CP1252 Alt table does not include ₫, so Alt+0… codes won’t produce it.

Mac (no Option shortcut)

Press Ctrl+Cmd+Space to open Character Viewer. Search dong or currency, then double‑click ₫ to insert. You can also add it to Favorites for faster access next time.

Microsoft Word (Windows or Mac)

  • Alt+X method: Type 20AB, then press Alt+X → ₫.
  • Ribbon: Insert → Symbol → More Symbols → from: Unicode (hex), subset: Currency Symbols → select ₫ → Insert.
  • Make it automatic: Insert → Symbol → More Symbols → AutoCorrect… → set a shortcut like :dong → Add.

Alt+X works in Word, Outlook, and OneNote. It does not work in Excel or PowerPoint.

Excel

  • Formula: =UNICHAR(8363) returns ₫. Combine with amounts, e.g. =A1&" "&UNICHAR(8363) or =UNICHAR(8363)&A1 depending on your format.
  • Insert menu: Insert → Symbol → select ₫ from the Currency Symbols subset.

PowerPoint

Use Insert → Symbol → Currency Symbols → ₫, or paste it from the copy button above.

Google Docs

Go to Insert → Special characters. In the search box, type dong or browse Symbols → Currency and click ₫. If you can’t find it, paste it from this page.

Google Sheets

Use a formula: =UNICHAR(8363). To edit a cell and paste the symbol, press F2 first to enter edit mode. Google Sheets has no Insert → Special characters menu.

iPhone and Android

  • Fastest: copy ₫ from the button above and paste.
  • iPhone shortcut: Settings → General → Keyboard → Text Replacement → + → Phrase: ₫, Shortcut: ;dong. Now type ;dong to expand to ₫.
  • Android (Gboard): Settings → Dictionary → Personal dictionary → + → Type ₫ and a shortcut. Some keyboard layouts may offer extra currencies on a long‑press of the $ key, but ₫ isn’t guaranteed.

Chromebook and Linux

Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 20ab, then Space or Enter → ₫. You’ll see an underlined u to confirm input mode. If an app blocks this shortcut, paste the symbol instead.

Notion, Slack, Discord, and Canva

  • Notion: Paste ₫ anywhere. On desktop, use your OS symbol picker (Mac Character Viewer or Windows Character Map) and paste.
  • Slack: No symbol picker for currencies. Paste ₫, or create a text replacement in your OS or keyboard app.
  • Discord: Paste ₫ directly into messages, channels, or nicknames that accept Unicode.
  • Canva: Paste ₫ into text boxes. If it shows as a box, switch the text to a font with currency coverage (e.g. Noto Sans, Arial, Segoe UI).

HTML and CSS (for web)

  • HTML: ₫ or ₫
  • CSS escape: \20AB (e.g. content: "\20AB";)

Where people use ₫ (formatting tips)

₫ marks prices in Vietnamese dong, often alongside the ISO code VND. You’ll see formats like 50.000 ₫ (symbol after the amount, common in Vietnam) or ₫50,000 (symbol before the amount).

In spreadsheets, keep the number in one cell and add the symbol with UNICHAR(8363) or custom number formats. On web pages, use the HTML/CSS codes above for consistent rendering across browsers.

Meaning and common confusions

₫ is the official currency sign for the Vietnamese dong (VND). It is not the Vietnamese letter đ (Latin small letter d with stroke, U+0111) used in names and words. The shapes look similar but serve different purposes.

People also confuse ₫ with other currency signs like ¥ (yen/yuan), ₱ (peso), and ฿ (baht). Use the exact sign required by your document or locale, or fall back to the ISO code VND when clarity matters.

Related guides and resources

Frequently asked questions

Why does ₫ show as a box or question mark on my screen?

The current font likely lacks the DONG SIGN glyph. Switch the text to a font with broad Unicode support such as Segoe UI, Arial, Times New Roman, or Noto Sans/Serif. In Canva, pick a different font; in browsers, the system will often fix it if you specify a Unicode-friendly fallback stack.

Is there a Windows Alt code for the Vietnamese dong symbol?

No standard Alt code exists for ₫ in the Windows‑1252 or legacy CP437 tables. In Word you can type 20AB then press Alt+X. Some Unicode‑aware apps accept 20AB then Alt+X in Word on the numeric keypad, but it is not universal or guaranteed.

What’s the difference between ₫ and the Vietnamese letter đ?

₫ is the currency sign (U+20AB) used to label amounts of Vietnamese dong. đ is the letter “d with stroke” (U+0111) used in Vietnamese words and names. They are different characters with different code points and meanings.

Can I use ₫ in usernames, Wi‑Fi names, or file names?

Often yes, but it depends on the platform. Most modern systems accept Unicode, so ₫ will work in file names and many app profiles.

Some services restrict special characters in usernames or SSIDs. If it’s rejected, use the ISO code VND instead.

How do I format prices with ₫ correctly?

Both “50. 000 ₫” (symbol after the number) and “₫50,000” (symbol before) appear in practice; follow your style guide or local convention.

When clarity matters in an international context, write the amount with the ISO code: “VND 50,000. ”

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