How to type ¾ on Windows
The fastest method on a full-size keyboard is the Alt code Alt+0190.
- Make sure Num Lock is on.
- Hold down the Alt key.
- Type 0190 on the numeric keypad (the number row will not work).
- Release Alt. The three quarters symbol ¾ appears.
No numeric keypad?
Press Win+. to open the emoji panel, choose the Symbols tab (Ω) and search for "three quarters". Or open Character Map from the Start menu, find ¾, click Select, then Copy.
How to type ¾ on a Mac
There is no direct keyboard shortcut for ¾ on a Mac.
For any symbol, the Character Viewer works: press Control+⌘+Space, type "three quarters" in the search box and double-click the result. It will be remembered under Frequently Used.
How to type ¾ on iPhone and iPad
The iOS keyboard does not include ¾, so the reliable way is to copy it from this page, then press and hold in any text field and tap Paste.
If you use it often, create a shortcut: open Settings → General → Keyboard → Text Replacement, paste ¾ in the Phrase field and type a short code such as ;three in the Shortcut field. Typing that code will then insert ¾ anywhere.
How to type ¾ on Android
Copy the symbol from this page, then long-press in a text field and choose Paste. Gboard also keeps a clipboard history: tap the clipboard icon on the toolbar to paste it again later.
For a permanent shortcut, open Gboard settings → Dictionary → Personal dictionary, add ¾ as the word and a short code as the shortcut.
How to type ¾ in Microsoft Word
- Type the Unicode hex code 00BE where you want the symbol.
- Press Alt+X. Word converts the code into ¾.
This works on Windows in Word, Outlook and OneNote and needs no numeric keypad. You can also go to Insert → Symbol → More Symbols, set the font to a Unicode font and type 00BE in the Character code box. In Excel, the formula =UNICHAR(190) returns the symbol.
How to type ¾ in Google Docs
Open Insert → Special characters, then either search for "three quarters" or draw the symbol in the sketch box. Click the result to insert it. In Google Sheets, use =CHAR(190).
¾ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML entity | ¾ |
| HTML decimal | ¾ |
| HTML hex | ¾ |
CSS content | "\00BE" |
| JavaScript | "\u00BE" |
| Python | "\u00BE" |
| LaTeX | \frac{3}{4} |
| URL encoded | %C2%BE |
Because ¾ is a standard Unicode character (U+00BE), you can also paste it directly into any UTF-8 file. The escaped forms above are only needed when the file encoding is uncertain or the symbol must be entered on a keyboard without it.
Where the three quarters symbol is used
Common in recipes and measurements, such as "¾ cup sugar" or "¾ mile," and in construction specs like "¾ inch plywood." Don't confuse it with typing three separate characters (3/4), which looks similar but is not the single Unicode glyph.
Frequently asked questions
Is ¾ the same as 3/4? +
They represent the same value, but ¾ is a single Unicode character while 3/4 is three separate characters (digit, slash, digit).
Can I use ¾ in formal writing or documents? +
Yes, it's acceptable in recipes, measurements, and general text, though many style guides prefer spelling out "three-quarters" in formal prose.
What is the Alt code for the three quarters symbol? +
The Alt code for ¾ is Alt+0190. Hold Alt, type 0190 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt.
How do I type ¾ on a Mac? +
There is no dedicated Mac shortcut for ¾. Open the Character Viewer with Control + Command + Space, search for "three quarters", and double-click it. Or copy it from this page.
How do I type the three quarters symbol on iPhone or Android? +
Phone keyboards do not include ¾ by default. Copy it from this page and paste it, or add it as a text replacement shortcut in Settings so you can type it with a short abbreviation.
What is the HTML code for ¾? +
Use ¾ in HTML. The numeric form ¾ works too. In CSS use content: "\00BE" and in JavaScript use "\u00BE".