Special characters keyboard shortcuts
Windows uses Alt codes typed on the numeric keypad; Mac uses Option combinations. Both have a symbol picker as a fallback.
Type an em dash
Windows
Alt+0151
Mac
⌥ Option+⇧ Shift+-
All the related shortcuts
Action
Windows
Mac
Type an em dash
WindowsAlt+0151
Mac⌥ Option+⇧ Shift+-
Type a degree symbol
WindowsAlt+0176
Mac⌥ Option+⇧ Shift+8
Type an en dash (–)
WindowsAlt+0150
Mac⌥ Option+-
Euro sign (€)
WindowsAlt+0128
Mac⌥ Option+⇧ Shift+2
Pound sign (£)
WindowsAlt+0163
Mac⌥ Option+3
Copyright (©)
WindowsAlt+0169
Mac⌥ Option+G
Registered (®)
WindowsAlt+0174
Mac⌥ Option+R
Trademark (™)
WindowsAlt+0153
Mac⌥ Option+2
Bullet (•)
WindowsAlt+0149
Mac⌥ Option+8
Ellipsis (…)
WindowsAlt+0133
Mac⌥ Option+;
Open the symbol picker
WindowsWin+.
Mac⌃ Control+⌘ Cmd+Space
Frequently asked questions
How do I type em dash?
On Windows, press Alt + 0151. On Mac, press Option + Shift + -.
How do I type degree symbol?
On Windows, press Alt + 0176. On Mac, press Option + Shift + 8.
How do I type en dash (–)?
On Windows, press Alt + 0150. On Mac, press Option + -.
How do I type euro sign (€)?
On Windows, press Alt + 0128. On Mac, press Option + Shift + 2.