Rupee Symbol (₹): How to Type It + Free Rupee Font Download

The new Indian rupee symbol is ₹ (Unicode U+20B9). You do not need a special font or a free rupee font download to use it today: current Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone devices can type and display it directly. This guide gives the shortcut for each device, shows how to insert ₹ in Word, Excel and Google Docs, and keeps the free rupee font download for older systems.

The symbol was adopted by the Government of India in July 2010, and this post was first written then, when a downloadable font was the only way to show it. Updated October 2026.

Quick answer: how to type the rupee symbol (₹)

• Windows: hold Alt and type 8377 on the numeric keypad (Num Lock on). Or switch to the English (India) keyboard and press Ctrl + Alt + 4.
• Word: type 20B9, then press Alt + X.
• Mac: turn on the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 20B9. Or press Control + Command + Space and search “rupee”.
• Android and iPhone: open the numbers and symbols keyboard and press and hold the $ key to see more currency symbols, including ₹.
• Anywhere: copy this one: ₹

How to type ₹ on Windows

Method 1: Alt code

Make sure Num Lock is on. Hold the left Alt key, type 8377 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. This works in most programs but needs a keyboard with a number pad.

Method 2: English (India) keyboard layout

Add the English (India) keyboard in Windows settings, then press Ctrl + Alt + 4. This is the easiest option if you type ₹ often, and it works on laptops without a number pad.

Method 3: Character Map

Press Windows + R, type charmap, find ₹ in the list and copy it.

How to insert ₹ in Word, Excel and Google Docs

• Word: Insert > Symbol > More Symbols and choose ₹. Or type 20B9 and press Alt + X.
• Excel: use the same Insert > Symbol route, or format the cells as Currency and pick the ₹ English (India) option so the symbol appears before your numbers automatically.
• Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then search “rupee”.

How to type ₹ on Mac, Android and iPhone

Mac: in System Settings > Keyboard > Input Sources, add Unicode Hex Input and switch to it, then hold Option and type 20B9. The character viewer (Control + Command + Space) also lists ₹.

Android and iPhone: open the numbers and symbols page of the keyboard and long-press the $ key to see more currency symbols, including ₹.

Why does ₹ show as a box or “Rs” on some screens?

If you see an empty box, the device or program does not have a font that contains the symbol. This was common in the early years and still happens on very old systems and some older apps. Updating the operating system usually fixes it. If you cannot update, install a rupee font as described below. When you share a document, saving it as a PDF keeps the symbol visible for everyone.

Download a free rupee font (for older systems)

Foradian Technologies released the first free rupee font in 2010, which typed ₹ with the grave accent (`) key. That file is no longer available here, and you rarely need it now: fonts made since late 2010 include ₹ at its standard Unicode position (U+20B9). For example, the free Ubuntu font family (external site) has included the rupee sign since October 2010 and is free to download under an open licence.

On an older computer that shows a box instead of ₹:

1. Download a current free font that includes ₹, such as the Ubuntu font family.
2. Install it. On Windows, right-click the .ttf file and choose Install, or drag it into the Fonts folder (C:\Windows\Fonts). On a Mac, double-click the file and click Install Font.
3. Select that font in Word, Excel or your app, then type ₹ with the shortcuts above (Alt + 8377 on Windows, or 20B9 then Alt + X in Word).

If you share the document, the symbol will not appear on a computer without such a font, so a PDF is safer. You can also learn how to add the rupee symbol in blog posts instead of “Rs”.

Keyboards with a rupee key

You can also get a dedicated Indian rupee keyboard with ₹ printed on a key. Here are some keyboards with a rupee key:

• Zebronics Zeb-DLK01 USB Multimedia Keyboard
• Zebronics Zeb-Companion 109 Wireless Keyboard Mouse Combo
• Zebronics Zeb-Glide USB Wired Multimedia Keyboard (White)
• Quantum Rapid Strike RGB Mechanical Wired Gaming Keyboard
• Quantum QHM-7406 Full-Sized Keyboard with (₹) Rupee Symbol

Frequently asked questions

What is the Unicode for the rupee symbol?

U+20B9 (decimal 8377). In HTML you can write ₹.

Where does the rupee symbol go, before or after the number?

Before the number, with no space: ₹1,000.

Do I need to download a font to type ₹ today?

No, not on current Windows, Mac, Android or iPhone. The font is only needed on older systems that show a box instead of the symbol.

How do I type ₹ without a number pad?

Add the English (India) keyboard layout and press Ctrl + Alt + 4, or use the Word shortcut (type 20B9, then press Alt + X).