Math

How to type Micro sign (µ)

Copy the character, or use the shortcut that matches your keyboard and app.

Windows

Hold Alt and type 0181 on the numeric keypad.

Mac

Option + M

Microsoft Word

Type 00B5 then Alt + X

Google Docs

Insert → Special characters → micro

How to insert it

Copy

Click the keycap, then paste with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V.

Alt code

Num Lock on, hold Alt, type 0181, release Alt.

Code

Use the Unicode, HTML, CSS, or JS value below in documents and stylesheets.

Unicode
U+00B5
HTML decimal
µ
HTML hex
µ
CSS
\00B5
JavaScript
\u{00B5}
Alt code
Alt + 0181

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