Section Symbol Shortcut (§)
To type the section symbol (§): press ⌥6 (Option+6) on a Mac, or hold Alt and type 0167 on the numeric keypad on Windows. Use § for legal and academic citations.
| Action | Mac | Windows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section § | ⌥6 | Alt+0167 | |
| Section (copy) | § | § | |
| Paragraph ¶ | ⌥7 | Alt+0182 | |
| Double section §§ | §§ | §§ |
The section symbol on Mac vs Windows
The section symbol (§) is used to cite sections of laws, contracts and academic texts. On a Mac press ⌥6 (Option + 6). On Windows, hold Alt and type 0167 on the numeric keypad, then release. No number pad? Copy the § above.
Citing sections: § and §§
Use a single § for one section (§ 12) and a double §§ for a range or multiple sections (§§ 12–14). Put a non-breaking space between the symbol and the number so they never split across lines.
FAQ
What is the section symbol shortcut?
On a Mac press ⌥6 (Option+6). On Windows hold Alt and type 0167 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt.
How do I type §§ for multiple sections?
Type the section symbol twice: §§. Use it for a range like §§ 12–14.
How do I type § without a number pad?
Copy the § from this page, or on Windows open the emoji panel with Win+. and search "section". On Mac ⌥6 works on any keyboard.