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This wikiHow teaches you how to type an Indian rupee (₹) symbol with your Android’s keyboard. The steps may vary slightly by phone or tablet.
Steps
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The location varies by Android version. Depending on your Android, you might see a gear icon on the bottom row of keys.
- If you don’t see it, it might be hidden in one of the keys—try long-pressing one of the bottom keys (usually one of the keys left of the space bar) to see if a gear icon pops up.
Tips
Common Questions: Typing a Rupee Symbol
What is the code for the rupee symbol in Android?
On Android, you won't be able to type codes like Unicode or alt code to type a rupee symbol like on Windows and Mac. Instead, install the Indian language keyboard for Gboard (or your preferred keyboard app), then insert a rupee from the symbols tab.
How can I insert rupee symbol in Outlook?
Click the mouse where you want to insert the rupee symbol. Type 20B9 , and then press Alt + X to convert the code to a rupee symbol ₹. This will work in any Microsoft Office app, including Microsoft Word.
How do you find the rupee symbol on an iPhone?
First, install the Indian keyboard in Settings > General > Keyboard > Keyboards > Add New Keyboard . Once installed, open the keyboard in your preferred app, tap the globe icon until you've reached the Indian keyboard, tap the symbol key, and then tap the rupee symbol ₹ .