Short answer: Copy ₱ from the box below, or type it. On Windows the quickest shortcut is Alt + 8369 (numeric keypad); in Word, type 20B1 then press Alt + X. On Mac, use the Character Viewer (Ctrl + Cmd + Space). On phones, copy it or add the Filipino keyboard.
The peso sign ₱ is the symbol for the Philippine peso (Unicode U+20B1). It sits outside the small “Alt + 0NNN” code range, so a few devices need a workaround — but every one has a reliable method below. (Heads-up: the Mexican peso is different — see the end.)
Quick reference
| Platform | How to type ₱ |
|---|---|
| Windows (any app) | Hold Alt and type 8369 on the numeric keypad |
| Windows (Word) | Type 20B1, then press Alt + X |
| Windows (Filipino layout) | AltGr + P (Right Alt + P) — add the “Philippines National” layout |
| Mac | Character Viewer (Ctrl + Cmd + Space), search “peso” |
| iPhone / iPad | Copy-paste, or add the Filipino keyboard → long-press $ |
| Android | Long-press $ in the symbols keyboard, or copy-paste |
| Chromebook | Ctrl + Shift + U, type 20b1, press Enter |
| Linux | Ctrl + Shift + U, type 20b1, press Enter / Space |
| HTML | ₱ or ₱ |
| Unicode | U+20B1 |
Copy and paste the peso sign
The fastest method on any device is to copy it (use the button above). Paste it (Ctrl + V, or long-press → Paste on mobile) into any message, document, spreadsheet, or form. This works everywhere the font supports the glyph — which is nearly all modern fonts.
Type the peso symbol on Windows
You have four good options, from fastest to most reliable.
- Alt code — Alt + 8369. Turn on Num Lock, hold Alt, and type 8369 on the numeric keypad (not the top-row numbers). Release Alt and ₱ appears. This works in most modern Windows apps because 8369 is the decimal Unicode value of ₱. It isn’t 100% universal — some apps ignore codes above 255 — so if nothing appears, use one of the methods below. (The leading-zero form “Alt + 0NNN” does not work for ₱, because that range only covers characters 0–255.)
- Word — 20B1 then Alt + X. In Microsoft Word (and many Office apps), type 20B1, leave the cursor right after it, and press Alt + X. Word converts the code into ₱. Press Alt + X again immediately to toggle it back if you want to check the code. This is the most reliable Windows method inside Office.
- Filipino keyboard layout — AltGr + P. Add the Philippines National keyboard layout and ₱ gets a dedicated key: Right Alt + P (AltGr + P). Add it under Settings → Time & Language → Language & region → (your language) → Keyboards, then switch layouts with the taskbar icon or Win + Space.
- Character Map or emoji panel. Search Character Map (
charmap) in the Start menu, tick Advanced view, search “peso,” then copy. Or press Win + . (period) to open the emoji & symbol panel and search “peso.”
Type the peso symbol on Mac
macOS has no ₱ printed on the keyboard, but two methods work well.
- Character Viewer. Press Ctrl + Cmd + Space to open the viewer, search “peso,” and double-click ₱ to insert it. This is the simplest option and needs no setup.
- Unicode Hex Input (optional). If you type ₱ often, add the Unicode Hex Input source under System Settings → Keyboard → Text Input → Edit → +. With that keyboard active, hold Option and type 20B1 to insert ₱ directly. (This works because ₱ is a standard 4-digit Unicode character.)
If ₱ pastes as an empty box, switch to a common font like Helvetica, Arial, or Times New Roman — the box means the current font lacks the glyph, not that the character is wrong.
Peso symbol on iPhone & iPad
The default iOS keyboard doesn’t show ₱, but you have three easy routes:
- Copy-paste the ₱ from the top of this page — fastest one-off method.
- Add the Filipino keyboard. Go to Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards → Add New Keyboard → Filipino. Then, while typing, tap 123, press and hold the $ key, and slide to ₱.
- Text Replacement (best for frequent use). Settings → General → Keyboard → Text Replacement → +. Set Phrase to ₱ (paste it in) and Shortcut to something like
pphp. Now typingpphpauto-expands to ₱.
Peso symbol on Android
Steps vary slightly by keyboard app, but the pattern is the same:
- Gboard / most keyboards: tap ?123 to open symbols, then press and hold the $ key to reveal other currencies and choose ₱. On some layouts you may need the =< page first.
- Copy-paste from this page always works.
- Personal dictionary shortcut (Gboard): Settings → Dictionary → Personal dictionary → (language) → +, add ₱ with a shortcut like
peso. Typingpesothen suggests ₱.
Peso symbol on Chromebook
ChromeOS has clean Unicode input:
- Click into any text field.
- Press Ctrl + Shift + U — a small underlined
uappears. - Type 20b1 and press Enter (or Space).
₱ appears. This works in most Chrome text fields, Google Docs, and Gmail. If it doesn’t in a particular app, just copy-paste.
Peso symbol on Linux
Most Linux desktops (GTK apps, IBus) use the same Unicode shortcut:
- Press Ctrl + Shift + U.
- Type 20b1.
- Press Enter or Space.
Alternatively, add the Philippines keyboard layout and use AltGr + P, the same key as on Windows.
Peso in Word, Google Docs, Excel & Sheets
- Word: use 20B1 → Alt + X, or Insert → Symbol → More Symbols → Subset: Currency Symbols → ₱. Tip: set an AutoCorrect entry (File → Options → Proofing → AutoCorrect) so a typed shortcut like
(peso)becomes ₱ automatically. - Google Docs: Insert → Special characters, then search “peso” and click ₱.
- Excel & Google Sheets: don’t paste ₱ into every cell. Instead, format the cells as Currency (or Accounting) and pick the ₱ Philippine Peso symbol from the Symbol dropdown. If your version of Excel doesn’t list it, choose Custom and enter
₱#,##0.00. Either way, totals still calculate as numbers and ₱ displays automatically.
Peso symbol in HTML & code
Use a numeric character reference — there is no named entity for ₱:
- Decimal:
₱ - Hex:
₱
Both render as ₱ on any page served as UTF-8 (the default for modern sites). In CSS content, use \20B1. In most programming languages, the escape is \u20B1.
Philippine peso vs Mexican peso
This trips people up often, so here’s the rule: ₱ is only the Philippine peso. The Mexican peso and most other Latin American pesos use the plain dollar sign **∗∗,usuallywritten∗∗MX** or **Mex∗∗toavoidconfusionwiththeUSdollar.Soreachfor₱∗only∗whenyoumeanpesosinthePhilippines;otherwiseuse‘` / MX$.
| Currency | Symbol | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Philippine peso | ₱ | PHP |
| Mexican peso | $ / MX$ | MXN |
| Chilean / Colombian / Argentine peso | $ | CLP / COP / ARS |
Examples
₱500 · ₱1,250.00 · “Total due: ₱99” · PHP 1,000 (text form)
Troubleshooting
- Alt + 8369 does nothing? The app may not support Unicode Alt codes. Use Word’s 20B1 → Alt + X, the Win + . panel, or just copy-paste. Also confirm you used the numeric keypad with Num Lock on — the top-row numbers won’t work.
- Seeing a box □ or question mark? The font predates or lacks the glyph. Switch to a modern font (Arial, Helvetica, Times New Roman) or copy a ₱ that already renders.
- No numeric keypad (laptop)? Skip the Alt code entirely — use Character Map, the emoji panel, or copy-paste.
- Symbol looks like a struck-through capital P? That’s usually a font-substitution artifact. A proper ₱ has two horizontal bars; update the font.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I type the peso symbol?
In Microsoft Word, type 20B1 and then press Alt + X. You can also copy and paste the peso symbol (₱). There is no standard Alt + 0NNN code for it.
Is the Mexican peso the same symbol?
No. ₱ is the symbol for the Philippine peso. The Mexican peso is usually written with the $ symbol, often as MX$ to distinguish it from other dollar-denominated currencies.
How do I type the peso symbol on a Mac?
There is no standard Option-key shortcut for the peso symbol (₱). You can copy and paste it or open the Character Viewer with Control + Command + Space and search for “peso”.
What is the HTML code for the peso symbol?
Use ₱ to display the peso symbol (₱) in HTML. There is no named HTML entity for it.
Which countries use the ₱ symbol?
The ₱ symbol is used for the Philippine peso. The Mexican peso and most other Latin American pesos use the $ symbol instead.
How do I type the peso symbol in Google Docs?
Go to Insert → Special characters and search for peso, or simply copy and paste the ₱ symbol into your document.
Recap
Copy ₱ from the top, or type it: Alt + 8369 (or 20B1 → Alt + X in Word) on Windows, Ctrl + Cmd + Space on Mac, Ctrl + Shift + U then 20b1 on Chromebook and Linux, and the $ long-press or copy-paste on phones. In HTML it’s ₱. For the Mexican peso, use $.
Need other currencies? Grab any of them from our symbol copy tool, or browse the full Currency symbols guide.
Written by Igor R. Tested on Windows 11, macOS, and Microsoft 365 (phone steps checked on iOS and Gboard). Last updated JuLY 2026. The peso sign is U+20B1 in the Unicode Standard.