When to use it
The Indian rupee, introduced in 2010. There’s no named HTML entity, so use the numeric reference or the character itself.
In HTML, CSS and JavaScript
<p>₹</p> <!-- or the character itself in a UTF-8 page -->
.note::before { content: "\20B9"; }
const s = "\u20B9";
In a page saved as UTF-8 (the default today) you can paste the character directly; the entity is only needed when it must survive a non-UTF-8 system. Encode or decode whole texts with the HTML Entity Encoder.
How to type Indian rupee sign
- Windows: press Win + . to open the emoji and symbol panel and search for it, or type
20B9then Alt + X in Word. - Mac: press Ctrl + Cmd + Space and search for “Indian rupee sign”.
- Linux: Ctrl + Shift + U, then 20B9 and Enter.
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Open the tool Frequently asked questions
What is the HTML code for the Indian rupee sign?
There’s no named entity; use ₹ (decimal) or ₹ (hex), or paste the character in a UTF-8 page.
What is the Unicode for the Indian rupee sign?
U+20B9. In CSS write "\20B9" and in JavaScript "\u20B9".
How do I type the Indian rupee sign on a keyboard?
On Windows open the symbol panel with Win + . and search for it. On a Mac use Ctrl + Cmd + Space and search for it.