On Windows and Mac, you also have alternative options in the Character Map or Character Viewer.
Hold theAltkey and type0162on the numeric keypad or the number keys withNumLockturned on.
Open theCharacter Mapfrom theWindows Accessoriessection inStartmenu, using theSearch, or askCortana.
When the Character Map box opens, you might keep the default font as Arial.
Then, select thecent sign, which is the fourth character from the right in the fifth row.
ClickSelectto add the cent sign to theCharacters to copybox and pressCopy.
In your document, place your cursor where you want the symbol and pressCtrl + Vto paste it.
Heres how to add the cent sign with the Character Viewer on Mac.
Select thecent signin the Viewer and drag it into your document.
get into the numeric keyboard on your gadget by tapping the?123key on Android or123key on iPhone.
Tap and hold thedollar signkey and youll see a small toolbar appear above it with additional symbols.
Move your finger to thecent signin the tiny toolbar and release to place it in your document.
FAQ
Use Unicode shortcuts to throw in special characters on a Chromebook.
First, pressCtrl+Shift+U, then type00A2and pressEnterfor the cent sign.
For the degree symbol, hold theAlt keyand type176(on Windows) or pressOption+Shift+8(on Mac).
On Chromebooks, pressCtrl+Shift+U, then enter00B0.
For the division symbol, hold theAlt keyand type246(on Windows) or pressOption+Shift+/(on Mac).
On Chromebooks, pressCtrl+Shift+U, then enter00F7.
