How to Insert the Rupee Symbol in Word (₹ Shortcut): 2 Easy Methods

To insert rupee symbol in Word, open Insert → Symbol → More Symbols and select ₹, or type 20B9 and press Alt + X. The Unicode method is quicker once you use the sign regularly, and it works the same way when you type the square root symbol in Word.

In this guide, you’ll learn 2 easy methods to insert rupee symbol in Word on desktop Word for Windows, how to confirm the correct character code, and how to fix the font and conversion problems that stop ₹ appearing properly.

---

---

What Is the Indian Rupee Symbol?

The Indian rupee symbol is ₹. Its Unicode value is U+20B9, which identifies the official currency sign for the Indian rupee. Word gives you two routes to it: pick it visually from the Symbol window, or convert the hexadecimal code 20B9 with a keyboard shortcut.

The Unicode Consortium identifies U+20B9 as the Indian Rupee Sign. Do not confuse it with the older generic rupee sign at U+20A8.

• Use the Symbol window when you want to find the character visually.
• Use 20B9 followed by Alt + X when you want a repeatable keyboard method.
• The same two routes work for other currency signs — the steps to insert the peso sign in Word follow an identical pattern with a different code.

---

---

How to Insert Rupee Symbol in Word: Step-by-Step

There are two reliable ways to insert rupee symbol in Word. Method 1 is the safest when you want to see the character before you commit to it. Method 2 is faster once the code is in your head.

---

Method 1: How to Insert Rupee Symbol in Word Using the Symbol Menu

Use the Symbol window when you do not remember the Unicode value or want to confirm you have selected the correct currency sign.

1. Place the cursor where you want ₹ to appear.
2. Open the Insert tab.
3. Select Symbol, then More Symbols.

4. Choose a font that contains the character, such as Segoe UI Symbol.
5. Open the Subset list and choose Currency Symbols.

6. Select the ₹ character.
7. Confirm the Character code box shows 20B9 and the from box shows Unicode (hex).
8. Select Insert, then select Close.

👉 Word inserts ₹ at the cursor position. That’s it — no add-ins and no external character map.

Microsoft’s guide to inserting a symbol in Word also explains why the selected font affects which characters appear.

---

Method 2: How to Insert Rupee Symbol in Word Using Unicode 20B9

Use this method when ₹ appears repeatedly in the same document. Word for Windows converts a hexadecimal Unicode value straight into its matching character.

1. Place the cursor where the rupee sign should appear.
2. Type 20B9 without spaces.
3. Keep the cursor immediately after the code.
4. Press Alt + X.

👉 The code changes from 20B9 to ₹. Press Alt + X again to switch the character back to its code.

The same conversion trick works across dozens of characters — for the shortcut set that surrounds it in long research documents, see the reference shortcuts in Word.

---

Which Method Should You Use?

Approach	Use it when	Main advantage
Method 1 — Symbol menu	You need to find or verify the sign visually	Shows the character, font, subset and code together
Method 2 — Unicode 20B9	You insert ₹ regularly	No menus once you remember the code
Copy and paste	The symbol already exists in the document	Convenient for repeated use within the same file

---

Common Problems When Inserting the Rupee Symbol

The Rupee Symbol Shows as a Box

The current font does not contain ₹. Select the character and apply a Unicode font such as Segoe UI Symbol. The rest of the document keeps its original font.

Alt + X Does Not Convert the Code

Check that you typed 20B9, not the older rupee code 20A8. Put the cursor directly after the final character, or select the complete code, then press Alt + X.

The Wrong Character Appears

Select only 20B9 before using Alt + X. This stops a neighbouring hexadecimal letter or number becoming part of the conversion.

The Symbol Changes When You Share or Export the File

The recipient’s device may not have the font you used. Export to PDF, or embed the font through File → Options → Save → Embed fonts in the file, so ₹ renders the same everywhere.

---

Pro Tips for Using the Rupee Symbol

• Use a non-breaking space (Ctrl + Shift + Space) between ₹ and an amount so they never split across two lines.
• Check the chosen font contains ₹ before you apply that font across a whole financial document.
• Build an AutoCorrect entry if you type ₹ daily — and if Word keeps changing entries you want left alone, see how to turn off AutoCorrect in Word.
• Keep 20B9 written on a sticky note until the Unicode method becomes automatic.

---

FAQs

---

Conclusion

You can insert rupee symbol in Word from the Symbol window or by converting 20B9 with Alt + X. The menu is better for finding and confirming the character; the Unicode method wins on speed once you use ₹ regularly.

Learn the code once and you’ll never open the Symbol window again. If you work with character codes and keyboard commands often, keep the Microsoft Word Keyboard Shortcuts Cheat Sheet open alongside it.

---

Related Tutorials

• How to Insert Tick Marks in Word: 3 Easy Methods
• How to Insert Peso Sign in Word: 2 Easy Methods
• How to Type Square Root Symbol in Word: 3 Easy Methods