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% Percent symbol %: copy and paste

Copy the % percent symbol with one click and check its Unicode value, HTML representation and typing methods.

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percent: copy and quick facts

Press Copy to use % instantly. percent is U+0025; code formats, typing methods and similar characters are listed below.

Also searched as: percent sign, percentage sign, percent symbol, percent sign copy, % symbol.

UnicodeU+0025
HTML decimal%
HTML hex%
JavaScript\u0025

Similar-looking characters

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Character%
UnicodeU+0025
Decimal37
Hex0x0025
HTML decimal%
HTML hex%
JavaScript\u0025
CSS\0025
Python\u0025
URL%25

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Unicode information

Namepercent
Unicode namePERCENT SIGN
Code pointU+0025
HTML decimal%
HTML hex%
CSS\0025
JavaScript\u0025
CategoryPunctuation
Unicode18.0

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Meaning of % percent

The % character is listed as percent in SymbolDex. Its technical Unicode name is PERCENT SIGN. It is a Unicode punctuation mark used to structure text, separate elements or express a specific typographic function.

Common questions

How do I copy the percent symbol?

Use the copy button above to copy % and paste it where needed.

What is the Unicode for percent?

The standard percent sign is U+0025 PERCENT SIGN.

Common uses

  • Punctuation and text composition.
  • Editing, quotations and documentation.
  • Copy a specific typographic variant that is not available on the keyboard.

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 percent, then double-click it to insert the character.

Microsoft Word

Type 0025 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 0025, then confirm with Enter or Space. If your app does not support this method, copy and paste %.

Web and programming codes

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HTML decimal%
HTML hex%
CSS content\0025
JavaScript\u0025
Python\u0025
Unicode text%

Usage examples

% — percent
Unicode: U+0025
HTML: %

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