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How to Get the Euro Sign on a Keyboard

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• published: 11 Nov 2010
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You already love Spotify, but do you know how to get the most out of it? Click here to learn all the Spotify Tips and Tricks you never knew existed. http://bit.ly/1VfW63R Watch more How to Understand Computers videos: http://www.howcast.com/videos/417624-How-to-Get-the-Euro-Sign-on-a-Keyboard If you're a jet-setter or an international businessperson, you need to be able to type foreign currency symbols. There are simple methods to type the Euro sign on an American computer. Step 1: Hold down the alt key Hold down the Alt key if you are using a PC with a standard U.S. keyboard. Press the Option key on a Mac. Tip If you are using a U.S.-International keyboard layout hold down the AltGr key. Step 2: Type 0128 Type 0128 while the Alt key is depressed on a PC. Type the number 2 while the Option and Shift keys are depressed on a Mac. Step 3: Consult the character map Consult the character map on a PC by going to Programs, then Accessories, then System Tools, and clicking on Character Map. To find the character palette on a Mac, click System Preferences, then Language & Text, then Input Sources. Choose the Keyboard & Character Viewer Option. Step 4: Click on the Euro character Click on the Euro sign in the character map or palette, copy it, and paste it into your document. Step 5: Copy and paste Find a Euro sign on another document or web page, copy it, and paste it into your document. You may have to change the font and size, but your monetary symbols will be accurate. Did You Know? 11 European Union nations adopted the Euro as their currency on January 1, 1999.