Math

How to type Plus-minus (±)

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

Windows

Hold Alt and type 0177 on the numeric keypad.

Mac

Option + Shift + =

Microsoft Word

Type 00B1 then Alt + X

Google Docs

Insert → Special characters → plus-minus

How to insert it

Copy

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

Alt code

Num Lock on, hold Alt, type 0177, release Alt.

Code

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

Unicode
U+00B1
HTML decimal
±
HTML hex
±
CSS
\00B1
JavaScript
\u{00B1}
Alt code
Alt + 0177

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