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# Hash symbol #: copy and paste

Copy the # hash symbol with one click. Unicode names U+0023 NUMBER SIGN; it is also commonly called the hash sign or hash symbol.

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hash sign: copy and quick facts

Press Copy to use # instantly. hash sign is U+0023; code formats, typing methods and similar characters are listed below.

Also searched as: hash sign, number sign, pound sign, hash symbol copy, # symbol.

UnicodeU+0023
HTML decimal#
HTML hex#
JavaScript\u0023

Similar-looking characters

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Character#
UnicodeU+0023
Decimal35
Hex0x0023
HTML decimal#
HTML hex#
JavaScript\u0023
CSS\0023
Python\u0023
URL%23

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Unicode information

Namehash sign
Unicode nameNUMBER SIGN
Code pointU+0023
HTML decimal#
HTML hex#
CSS\0023
JavaScript\u0023
CategoryPunctuation
Unicode18.0

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Meaning of # hash sign

The # character is Unicode U+0023 NUMBER SIGN. It is widely called the hash sign or hash symbol and is used in several text, numbering and computing contexts.

Common questions

How do I copy the hash symbol?

Use the copy button above to copy # instantly and paste it into your text.

Is # called hash or number sign?

Both names are widely used. Unicode names U+0023 NUMBER SIGN; “hash” is a common modern name.

Common uses

  • Hashtags and labels in online text.
  • Number or item markers in contexts that use the number sign.
  • Programming, commands and technical notation where # has a defined role.

How to type # on Windows, Mac and mobile

Windows

The universal method is to use Copy on this page and paste #. On Windows 10/11 you can press Win + . and browse the Symbols section, or open Character Map (charmap) to locate characters supported by your fonts.

Mac

Press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer, search for hash sign, then double-click it to insert the character.

Microsoft Word

Type 0023 without U+, then immediately press Alt + X. Word converts the code into #. You can also use Insert → Symbol.

Google Docs

Open Insert → Special characters and search by name, or paste # directly. For emoji, you can also use your operating system emoji picker.

iPhone / iPad

iOS does not provide a direct Unicode-code entry method for every symbol. Copy # from SymbolDex or check long-press variants on related keys. For frequent use, create a shortcut under Settings → General → Keyboard → Text Replacement.

Android

Availability varies by Android keyboard. In Gboard, browse the symbols panel and long-press related keys for variants. If it is not available, copy # from SymbolDex and paste it where needed.

Linux

In many Linux apps using GTK/IBus, press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 0023, then confirm with Enter or Space. If your app does not support this method, copy and paste #.

Web and programming codes

Copy the representation you need for HTML, CSS, JavaScript or Python. For emoji sequences, SymbolDex includes every code point in the correct order.

HTML decimal#
HTML hex#
CSS content\0023
JavaScript\u0023
Python\u0023
Unicode text#

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