How to Type a Rupee Symbol on Android

Written by Nicole Levine, MFA

Last Updated: October 18, 2024 Tested

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.

1

Open an app that uses the keyboard.

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This includes your browser, a messaging app, or the Google search app.

2

Tap the typing area.

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But don't be alarmed if you don't see the rupee symbol just yet.

3

Open the keyboard menu.

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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.

4

Select the "Languages" menu.

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If you don't see this option, it might be buried in another menu. Tap through the menus until you find a Languages menu.

5

Tap "Add keyboard."

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You should see one or more Indian keyboards.

6

Select one of the Indian keyboards.

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If you speak English, you can select the English keyboard in the Indian dialect if available.

7

Return to the keyboard.

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You can then re-open the keyboard by tapping the typing area.

8

Tap the globe key.

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A list of languages will appear.

9

Select an Indian language keyboard.

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The language might be unfamiliar to you, but the layout, including the bottom keys, is pretty much the same.

10

Tap the bottom-left key.

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The rupee should appear here.

11

Tap the rupee `₹` key.

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You can now switch back to your usual keyboard.

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 ₹.