Fastest way: copy the won sign from the box below, or in Microsoft Word type 20A9 and press Alt + X. On a Korean keyboard, the ₩ key sits just above Enter (it shares the backslash key). There’s no reliable numpad Alt code for it in the everyday 0–255 range.
The won sign ₩ is the currency symbol for both the South Korean won (KRW) and the North Korean won (KPW). It lives at Unicode U+20A9, above the classic Alt-code range — so on most keyboards you’ll reach for the Word method, the Korean layout, or a quick copy.
Quick reference
| Platform | How to type ₩ |
|---|---|
| Windows (Word / Office) | Type 20A9, then press Alt + X |
| Windows (numpad) | Alt + 8361 — works in Word and some Office apps only |
| Korean keyboard | Dedicated ₩ key (shares \, just above Enter) |
| Mac | Copy it, or Character Viewer (Ctrl + Cmd + Space) |
| Chromebook | Copy it, or Ctrl + Shift + U, then 20a9, then Enter |
| Linux | Ctrl + Shift + U, then 20a9, then Enter |
| iPhone / Android | Long-press the $ key, then pick ₩ |
| HTML | ₩ or ₩ |
| Unicode | U+20A9 (decimal 8361) |
Windows
In Word and Office apps (most reliable): type 20A9, then press Alt + X. Word converts the code into ₩ on the spot. The same trick works in Outlook and other Microsoft rich-text editors. It does not work in browser text boxes — copy the symbol there instead.
On a Korean keyboard: the won symbol shares the backslash (\) key, just above Enter. Press it on a Korean system and you’ll get ₩. (See the note below on why that key behaves the way it does.)
Numpad Alt code: there’s no short Alt + 0NNN code for ₩. In Word and a few Office apps, Alt + 8361 on the numeric keypad inserts it; in apps that weren’t built for codes above 255, the number wraps and you get the wrong character. Treat it as a maybe, not a reliable route.
⚠️ Good to know — the won/backslash quirk. On Korean Windows, the character at the backslash key (code point U+005C) is displayed as ₩ by Korean system fonts like Batang and Gulim. That’s a legacy of the Korean code page (Windows-949), where byte
0x5Cmaps to the won sign instead of a backslash. It’s why Windows file paths can look likeC:₩Userson Korean PCs, and why an escape sequence can show as₩n. So the ₩ from that key may actually be a backslash rendered as won — not the true won sign U+20A9. For prices and everyday text it looks identical; for code, databases, or cross-platform files, insert the real U+20A9 with the Word method or by copying.
Mac
macOS has no built-in Option-key combo for the won sign on the standard U.S. layout. The two fast routes are:
- Copy it from the box above, or
- Character Viewer — press
Ctrl + Cmd + Space, search won, and double-click ₩ to insert it.
If you type won amounts often, add a Korean input source (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources → + → Korean). With Korean input active, the backslash key maps to ₩ — with the same U+005C caveat noted above.
Chromebook (ChromeOS)
ChromeOS has no dedicated won key, so use one of these:
- Copy/paste from the box above (simplest).
- Unicode input: in a text field, hold
Ctrl + Shift, tapU, then type20a9and press Enter or Space. This works in most fields; if a site or Google Docs blocks it, use Insert → Special characters in Docs, or copy from this page. - Korean input method: Settings → Advanced → Languages and inputs → add Korean, then type using the mapped ₩ key.
Linux
Most Linux desktops using IBus support Unicode entry: hold Ctrl + Shift, press U, type 20a9, then press Enter. Copy/paste and a Korean input method also work.
iPhone & Android
On both, the fastest built-in route is the currency long-press:
- Open the number/symbol keyboard (
123→#+=if needed). - Press and hold the
$key. A popup of currency symbols appears — slide to ₩.
If ₩ isn’t in the popup, copy it from this page, or add a Korean keyboard in your settings and use its mapped ₩ key.
Word, Google Docs, Excel & Sheets
- Microsoft Word:
20A9thenAlt + X(above), or Insert → Symbol → More Symbols and search by code20A9. - Google Docs: Insert → Special characters, type won, and click ₩.
- Excel: to display figures as won, select the cells → Format Cells → Currency (or Accounting) → Korean (₩). To insert the literal character, use
=UNICHAR(8361). A custom number format[$₩-ko-KR]#,##0also works (won is typically written with no decimals). - Google Sheets: Format → Number → Custom currency, search won; or insert the character with
=CHAR(8361).
Applying a proper won currency format (rather than typing ₩ as text) keeps your numbers as numbers, so totals and formulas still add up.
HTML & Unicode
- HTML:
₩(decimal) or₩(hex). There’s no named entity like&won;. - Unicode: U+20A9 WON SIGN, decimal 8361. (A fullwidth form exists at U+FFE6 ￦.)
- CSS content:
\20A9.
HTML code
Price: ₩10,000Result
Price: ₩10,000One symbol, two Koreas
The single ₩ sign serves both currencies: the South Korean won (KRW) and the North Korean won (KPW). They’re separate currencies with separate exchange rates, but they share the same symbol.
Formatting examples: ₩10,000 · ₩1,500 · 총액 ₩50,000 (“total ₩50,000”)
Troubleshooting
Nothing happens with an Alt code? There’s no numpad code in the 0–255 range. Use the Korean keyboard’s ₩ key, Word’s 20A9 → Alt + X, or just copy it. Alt + 8361 only works in Word and some Office apps.
You see a box (□) or a plain “W” instead of ₩? Your font is missing the glyph. Switch to a current system font with full Unicode coverage, or copy a ₩ that already displays correctly.
The “won key” typed a backslash — or your file path shows ₩? That’s the U+005C ⇄ ₩ display quirk on Korean systems (see the note in the Windows section). If you need the actual won sign for code or data, insert U+20A9 with the Word method or by copying this page’s ₩.
Alt + X did nothing? That shortcut is specific to Word and other Microsoft rich-text editors. In a browser field, copy the symbol instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I type the won symbol on Windows?
In Microsoft Word, type 20A9 and then press Alt + X. On a Korean keyboard layout, the backslash () key types the won symbol (₩). There is no standard Alt + 0NNN code for the won symbol.
How do I type the won symbol on a Mac?
There is no standard Option-key shortcut for the won symbol (₩). You can copy and paste it, use the Character Viewer, or add a Korean input source in your keyboard settings.
Where is the won symbol on a Korean keyboard?
On a Korean keyboard, the won symbol (₩) shares the backslash () key, typically located just above the Enter key.
What is the HTML code for the won symbol?
You can use either of these HTML numeric character references:
₩ (decimal)
₩ (hexadecimal)
The won symbol’s Unicode code point is U+20A9 (WON SIGN). There is no named HTML entity for it.
Do North and South Korea use the same won symbol?
Yes. The South Korean won (KRW) and the North Korean won (KPW) are different currencies with different values, but both use the same currency symbol: ₩ (U+20A9).
How do I type the won symbol in Google Docs?
Go to Insert → Special characters and search for won, or simply copy and paste the ₩ symbol into your document.
Why does my backslash key show ₩, or my file path show C:₩?
On Korean versions of Windows, some fonts such as Batang and Gulim display the backslash character (U+005C) as a won sign (₩) because of historical compatibility with the Korean code page (Windows-949). As a result, a path like C:\Users may appear as C:₩Users.
Although it looks like a won symbol, it is still a backslash character, not the actual WON SIGN (U+20A9). If you need the real currency symbol, insert U+20A9 by typing 20A9 and pressing Alt + X in Microsoft Word, or copy and paste ₩.
Recap
On a Korean keyboard, just press the ₩ key; everywhere else, Word’s 20A9 → Alt + X or a quick copy. Online, use ₩.
By Igor R. · Tested on Windows 11, macOS, ChromeOS, iOS & Android · Last updated July 2026
Reference: The Unicode Standard, Currency Symbols block (U+20A9 WON SIGN).