U+0023 · Basic Latin
Number Sign #
Number Sign is the Unicode character U+0023 (official name “NUMBER SIGN”) from the Basic Latin block. It belongs to SymbolHero’s punctuation collection. Copy it with the button, or use the codes and keyboard methods below to type it yourself.
UnicodeU+0023
HTML#
#U+0023
Character codes
| Unicode code point | U+0023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 35 | |
| HTML named entity | # | |
| HTML (hex) | # | |
| HTML (decimal) | # | |
| CSS | \0023 | |
| JavaScript | \u0023 | |
| Python | \u0023 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | 23 | |
| UTF-16 | 0023 | |
| URL-encoded | %23 |
Character details
| Official name | NUMBER SIGN |
|---|---|
| Unicode block | Basic Latin |
| General category | Other Punctuation (Po) |
| SymbolHero category | Punctuation |
| Emoji | No |
How to type #
Windows
- In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type
0023then press Alt + X. - Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “number sign”, then Select and Copy.
Mac
- Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “number sign”, and double-click the result.
- With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type
0023.
iPhone & Android
- Tap Copy at the top of this page, then long-press where you want it and choose Paste.
Docs & web
- Google Docs: Insert → Special characters, then search “number sign” or enter
U+0023. - HTML:
#or# - Excel / Google Sheets:
=UNICHAR(35)
Similar punctuation
Questions
What is the Unicode for #?
It is U+0023 (NUMBER SIGN), decimal 35.
Is there a Windows Alt code for it?
No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 0023 then Alt+X, or copy it from this page.
How do I type it on a Mac?
There is no built-in Option shortcut. Use the Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space) and search “number sign”, or copy it from this page.
What is the HTML code?
Use the named entity # or the numeric reference #.