§
Section Sign §
The section sign, used in legal texts to cite sections.
How to type §
| Windows Alt code | Alt + 21 · Alt + 0167Hold Alt and type the number on the numeric keypad. |
|---|---|
| Word (Windows) | 00A7 → Alt + XType the code, then press Alt + X. |
| Mac | Option + 6U.S. keyboard layout. |
| iPhone / Android | Copy it from this page and paste. Most phone keyboards do not have it. |
§ Unicode and HTML codes
| Unicode name | SECTION SIGN |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+00A7 |
| Unicode block | Latin-1 Supplement |
| HTML entity | § |
| HTML numeric | § |
| CSS | content: "\00A7"; |
| JavaScript | "\u00A7" |
| Python | "\u00A7" · "\N{SECTION SIGN}" |
| UTF-8 bytes | C2 A7 |
Related symbols: Signs & Marks
FAQ
How do I type § on Windows?
Hold Alt and type 21 · 0167 on the numeric keypad. In Word you can also type 00A7 and press Alt+X.
How do I type § on a Mac?
Press Option + 6 on the U.S. keyboard layout.
What is the HTML code for §?
§ or §. In CSS use content: "\00A7".
The exact look of a symbol depends on the font and device.