#
Number Sign (Hash) Symbol #
# is NUMBER SIGN (U+0023) in the Basic Latin block.
How to type #
| Word (Windows) | 0023 → Alt + XType the code, then press Alt + X. |
|---|---|
| Mac | Edit › Emoji & Symbols (Control + Command + Space), then searchSearch for “number sign”. |
| iPhone / Android | Copy it from this page and paste. Most phone keyboards do not have it. |
# Unicode and HTML codes
| Unicode name | NUMBER SIGN |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+0023 |
| Unicode block | Basic Latin |
| HTML entity | # |
| HTML numeric | # |
| CSS | content: "\0023"; |
| JavaScript | "\u0023" |
| Python | "\u0023" · "\N{NUMBER SIGN}" |
| UTF-8 bytes | 23 |
Related symbols: Signs & Marks
FAQ
How do I type # on Windows?
There is no Alt code for it. In Word, type 0023 and press Alt+X, or copy it from this page.
How do I type # on a Mac?
Press Control + Command + Space and search for “number sign”, or copy it from this page.
What is the HTML code for #?
# or #. In CSS use content: "\0023".
The exact look of a symbol depends on the font and device.