How to Insert the Cent Symbol With a Keyboard Shortcut in Microsoft Word

When working with numbers in Microsoft Word, you may come across the need to insert the cent symbol (¢) into your document. While you can always copy and paste the symbol from another source, there is a quicker and easier way to insert it using a keyboard shortcut. In this article, we will show you how to insert the cent symbol with a keyboard shortcut in Microsoft Word.

Using the Keyboard Shortcut

The keyboard shortcut for inserting the cent symbol in Microsoft Word is “Ctrl + /” (press and hold the Ctrl key, then press the / key). This shortcut works in all versions of Microsoft Word, including Word 2019, Word 2016, and Word 2013.

To use this shortcut, follow these steps:

1. Open Microsoft Word and place your cursor where you want to insert the cent symbol.
2. Press and hold the Ctrl key on your keyboard.
3. While holding the Ctrl key, press the / key.
4. Release both keys and the cent symbol (¢) will appear in your document.

Alternative Keyboard Shortcuts

If the “Ctrl + /” shortcut does not work for you, there are a few alternative keyboard shortcuts you can try:

• “Alt + 0162” – This shortcut works on a standard keyboard with a numeric keypad. Press and hold the Alt key, then type “0162” on the numeric keypad. Release the Alt key and the cent symbol will appear.
• “Alt + 155” – This shortcut works on a laptop keyboard without a numeric keypad. Press and hold the Alt key, then type “155” on the number keys at the top of your keyboard. Release the Alt key and the cent symbol will appear.
• “Alt + X” – This shortcut works in Word 2010 and later versions. Type “00A2” in your document, then press and hold the Alt key and press X. The text “00A2” will be replaced with the cent symbol.

Inserting the Cent Symbol Using the Symbol Menu

If you are unable to use the keyboard shortcuts, you can also insert the cent symbol using the Symbol menu in Microsoft Word. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Open Microsoft Word and place your cursor where you want to insert the cent symbol.
2. Click on the “Insert” tab in the top menu bar.
3. In the Symbols section, click on “Symbol” and then select “More Symbols.”
4. In the Symbol window, select “Currency Symbols” from the Subset drop-down menu.
5. Scroll down until you find the cent symbol (¢) and click on it.
6. Click on the “Insert” button to insert the symbol into your document.

Conclusion

Using a keyboard shortcut is the quickest and easiest way to insert the cent symbol in Microsoft Word. However, if you are unable to use the shortcut, you can also insert the symbol using the Symbol menu. With these methods, you can easily add the cent symbol to your documents without having to search for it online.