Copy it, then paste with Ctrl + V (Cmd + V on Mac).
Quick answer
| Method | How |
|---|---|
| Copy and paste | Use the copy button above |
| Windows | Alt + 0177 |
| Mac | Option + Shift + = |
| Microsoft Word | Type 00B1, then press Alt + X |
| Chromebook and Linux | Ctrl + Shift + U, type 00B1, press Enter |
| HTML | ± or ± |
| CSS | \00B1 |
| JavaScript | \u00B1 |
| Unicode | U+00B1 (Plus-Minus Sign) |
How to type the Plus-Minus Sign on Windows
Hold Alt and type 0177 on the numeric keypad (Num Lock on), then release Alt.
You can also type 241 on the numeric keypad (older code page).
No numeric keypad? On a laptop, use Win + . or open Character Map (search for charmap in Start).
In Microsoft Word, type 00B1 and then press Alt + X to turn the code into ±.
How to type the Plus-Minus Sign on a Mac
Press Option + Shift + =.
On a Chromebook or Linux
Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 00b1, then press Enter or Space.
On iPhone and Android
Switch to the symbols keyboard (123 then #+= on iPhone, ?123 then =\< on Android). If it is not there, copy it from this page.
In Google Docs
Go to Insert > Special characters and search for "plus-minus sign".
About this character
Shows a tolerance or two possible values, as in 5 ± 0.1 mm.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Alt code for ±?
On Windows, hold Alt and type 0177 on the numeric keypad.
How do I type ± on a Mac?
Press Option + Shift + =.
What is the HTML code for ±?
Use ± or ± in HTML.