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Nov 19, 2015 · Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community. This issue might occur if the Keyboard layout is set to En (UK) in your account. In En (UK) keyboard layout the @ key and the " key gets interchanged. Change the keyboard layout after login in to your account.
- On A Windows PC
- On A Mac
- On A Linux PC
With a Keyboard Shortcut
If your keyboard has a UK layout, the British pound symbol (£) is located on the number 3 key. To insert the pound sterling symbol on such a keyboard, simply press and hold Shift + 3.
With Alt Codes
If your keyboard has a US layout, it won’t have a dedicated key for the pound sterling symbol. To type it, hold down the Alt key, then press 0 + 1 + 6 + 3. (Type the numbers one after the other, without holding them down. For this key combination to work, you need to use the number pad with NumLock enabled.)
With Character Map
If you’re on a Windows laptop that doesn’t have a number pad, you won’t be able to use Alt codes. However, there is a workaround: Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog box, type “charmap” (without the quotes), and press Enter. Locate the pound sterling symbol (£) and then click the “Copy” button. You can now paste the symbol into any application.
To type the pound sterling symbol (£) on a Mac, press and hold the Alt + 3keys on your keyboard. (This key combination will insert the pound sterling symbol into any application.)
In Linux, every character has its own Unicode number. You can type it by holding Ctrl + Shift, then typing Ufollowed by the Unicode number for the character in question. The Unicode number of the pound sterling symbol (£) is U00A3. So, to type the pound sterling symbol in Linux, hold Ctrl + Shift + U, then release and type in 0 + 0 + A + 3.
Mar 18, 2023 · On an iPhone, access the pound sign by switching to the numbers and symbols keyboard. You can either tap the “#+=” button to find the pound sign, or you can hold down the dollar ($) sign to see the pound sign option. The pound sign can be found in the numbers and symbols keyboard on Android devices.
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Frequently Encountered Issues with the Pound Symbol on Phones. Some users may experience difficulties accessing the pound symbol on certain devices or keyboard layouts. This issue can arise if the pound symbol is not readily available on the default keyboard or if users are not familiar with its location.
May 25, 2023 · Simply hold down Shift and then press the number 3. This is usually on the top row of your keyboard, although it can be to the side if you’re using a full keyboard with a number pad. Many keyboards will also feature the £ symbol above the number 3, making it easier to remember which one to press.
Jun 19, 2018 · For the Pound sign press Shift+3 together. On a Mac press Option+3. These can work even if your keyboard doesn’t display the symbol on the number keys themselves. If none of these work, try adding the UK keyboard to Windows by going to: Control Panel > Clock, Language and Region > Keyboards and Languages > Change Keyboards > Add.
