U+00A7
| OS | Layout | Shortcut |
|---|---|---|
| Windows(you) | Us | AltGr + S |
| Windows | Uk | AltGr + S |
| Windows | German | Shift + 3 |
| macOS | Us | Option + 6 |
| macOS | Uk | Option + 6 |
| macOS | German | Shift + 3 |
The section sign is used to refer to a particular section of a document, such as a legal code or academic paper.
Common in legal citations (§ 301), academic references, and technical documents. In German, it directly replaces the word 'Paragraph' in legal text.