Fullwidth Cent Sign Letter
¢ is the fullwidth version of the cent sign, used for consistent character width in East Asian text.
U+FFE0
The symbol ¢ is called the Fullwidth Cent Sign. It has the Unicode code point U+FFE0 and an HTML entity of ¢. Use it when you need a cent symbol that matches fullwidth typography.
Fullwidth Cent Sign Letter Meaning
¢ (FULLWIDTH CENT SIGN) is a typographic variant of the cent symbol designed for fullwidth character sets, where characters often occupy consistent “fullwidth” spacing. In practice, it’s used to keep alignment and visual balance in text that already uses fullwidth forms, such as headings, price displays, or UI elements rendered in East Asian fonts and layouts. While it represents cents like the regular cent sign, its main distinguishing feature is its fullwidth form, which can help avoid uneven spacing in monospaced or fixed-width design systems.
Common uses
- •Pricing labels in fullwidth-styled UI and mockups
- •Consistent alignment in East Asian typography layouts
- •Social posts or banners where fullwidth characters are preferred
- •Product descriptions that require fullwidth punctuation/marks
- •Fallback/compatibility when regular cent signs don’t match width
Examples
¢ Fullwidth Cent Sign (U+FFE0)
- ¢12¢ shipping fee
- ¢Total: 5¢
- ¢Offer ends in 10¢
- ¢Price: 99¢ today
- ¢Cost: 3¢ per item
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+FFE0 | |
| HTML Entity | ¢ | |
| HTML Code | ¢ | |
| CSS | \FFE0 |
FAQ
What does the Fullwidth Cent Sign letter mean?
¢ (FULLWIDTH CENT SIGN) is a typographic variant of the cent symbol designed for fullwidth character sets, where characters often occupy consistent “fullwidth” spacing. In practice, it’s used to keep alignment and visual balance in text that already uses fullwidth forms, such as headings, price displays, or UI elements rendered in East Asian fonts and layouts. While it represents cents like the regular cent sign, its main distinguishing feature is its fullwidth form, which can help avoid uneven spacing in monospaced or fixed-width design systems.
What is the Unicode code point for ¢?
The fullwidth cent sign ¢ is U+FFE0.
How do I use ¢ in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity ¢.
Is ¢ the same as the regular cent sign?
They both represent cents, but ¢ is the fullwidth version, which is intended for consistent fullwidth character spacing.
How can I copy ¢ reliably?
Copy the character directly from this page, or insert it by Unicode (U+FFE0) / HTML entity (¢).