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Section sign § — HTML code and how to type it

The section sign § is § in HTML and U+00A7 in Unicode. Copy any form below, or type it with Alt + 0167 on Windows.

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Character§
HTML named entity§
HTML decimal§
HTML hex§
UnicodeU+00A7
CSS content"\00A7"
JavaScript"\u00A7"
URL encoded%C2%A7
UTF-8 bytesC2 A7

When to use it

Refers to sections of laws and documents: § 3 or §§ 3–5.

In HTML, CSS and JavaScript

<p>&sect;</p>           <!-- or the character itself in a UTF-8 page -->

.note::before { content: "\00A7"; }

const s = "\u00A7";

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 section sign

  • Windows: hold Alt and type 0167 on the numeric keypad.
  • Mac: Option + 6 (US keyboard layout).
  • Linux: Ctrl + Shift + U, then A7 and Enter.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the HTML code for the section sign?
&sect; (named), &#167; (decimal) or &#xA7; (hex). All three produce the same character.
What is the Unicode for the section sign?
U+00A7. In CSS write "\00A7" and in JavaScript "\u00A7".
How do I type the section sign on a keyboard?
On Windows hold Alt and type 0167 on the numpad. On a Mac press Option + 6.