Tap the sign above to copy it, then paste it wherever you're writing.
Windows — With a Numeric Keypad
Hold Alt and type 8369 on the numpad, then release Alt → ₱
Make sure Num Lock is on. If nothing happens, your Alt code font may not support it — try Alt+20B1 instead.
Windows — No Numpad (Most Laptops)
Most laptops don't have a physical numpad, so the shortcut above won't work. Use one of these instead:
- Copy from above. Fastest — tap the sign, paste with Ctrl+V.
- On-Screen Keyboard. Windows key → search "On-Screen Keyboard" → open it → click Fn to reveal the numpad overlay → click through the Alt+8369 sequence with your mouse.
- Character Map. Windows key → search "Character Map" → search for "peso" or scroll to ₱ → double-click to select → Copy → paste into your document.
Mac
macOS has no built-in peso shortcut. The fastest options:
- Copy from the tool above and paste (Cmd+V)
- Use the Character Viewer: press Control+Command+Space, type "peso" in the search box, then double-click the ₱ symbol to insert it
Google Docs
Google Docs has its own symbol picker, separate from your OS:
- Go to Insert → Special characters
- Type "peso" in the search box
- Click the ₱ symbol to insert it at your cursor
This works the same way whether you're on Windows, Mac, or Chromebook, since it's built into Docs itself rather than the operating system.
Phone (iPhone and Android)
Neither iOS nor Android has a dedicated ₱ key on the standard keyboard. The reliable method on both:
- Copy ₱ from the tool above (works in mobile browsers too)
- Paste it into Messages, Notes, or any app
Some Android keyboard apps (like Gboard) let you add ₱ as a custom shortcut under keyboard settings, but this varies by phone and isn't consistent enough to rely on.
Chromebook
Same limitation as Mac — no built-in shortcut. Copy the sign from the tool above; it's the most consistent method across ChromeOS.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why doesn't the peso sign have a standard keyboard shortcut like the dollar sign does?
The dollar sign ($) is on every US-layout keyboard because the layout was designed in the US. ₱ never made it onto any standard international layout, even though it's ISO-encoded and has been part of Unicode for decades — it's a layout gap, not a technical limitation.
Does copying and pasting the peso sign work in Excel or accounting software?
Yes. Like the Filipino accent marks on this site, ₱ is a real Unicode character (U+20B1), so it behaves exactly like a typed character once pasted — including in formulas, cell formatting, and exports to PDF or CSV.
Is there a way to make my keyboard type ₱ automatically, without copying every time?
On Windows, you can set up AutoCorrect in Word or Google Docs to replace a shortcut like "(p)" with ₱ automatically. There's no OS-level equivalent that works across every app, which is why copy-paste remains the most reliable method for everyday use.