U+00A5
| OS | Layout | Shortcut |
|---|---|---|
| Windows(you) | Us | AltGr + Y |
| Windows | Uk | AltGr + Y |
| Windows | German | AltGr + Y |
| macOS | Us | Option + Y |
| macOS | Uk | Option + Y |
| macOS | German | Option + Y |
| Application | How to insert Yen Sign |
|---|---|
| Windows (any app) | Hold Alt and type 0165 on the numeric keypad |
| Microsoft Word | Type 00A5, then press Alt+X |
| Excel / Google Sheets | Use the formula =UNICHAR(165) |
| Google Docs | Insert → Special characters, then search "yen sign" |
| HTML | ¥ or ¥ |
| CSS (content property) | content: "\00A5" |
| JavaScript | "\u00A5" |
The yen sign represents the Japanese yen (JPY) and the Chinese yuan (CNY).
Used in financial contexts for Japanese yen and Chinese yuan. Placed before the amount: ¥1000.