Dollar Sign Symbol
The $ (dollar sign) is a common currency symbol and a widely recognized character for pricing and identifiers.
U+0024
The dollar sign ($) is used across web and print to represent the U.S. dollar and money in general. You can copy it directly or use its exact character encodings in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Dollar Sign Symbol Meaning
The $ symbol primarily represents a currency amount, most commonly the U.S. dollar, and it’s also used more generally to indicate money in prices, totals, and monetary values. In computing and development, $ often appears in text identifiers, templates, and scripting-related contexts (for example, it may be used as a variable prefix in some languages or tools). On the web, it’s a single Unicode character with code point U+0024 (HTML entity $), so it’s straightforward to copy and render correctly.
Common uses
- •Displaying prices and totals on websites and invoices
- •Labeling monetary amounts in spreadsheets and reports
- •Using currency symbols in marketing text and checkout UI
- •Writing text-based variables or placeholders in templates
- •Marking prices or rewards in social posts and advertisements
Examples
$ Dollar sign
- $Total due: $25.00
- $Your balance: $1,250.75
- $Subscribe for $9/month
- $Order #1042 - Paid with $50
- $Promo code: SAVE$10
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0024 | |
| HTML Entity | $ | |
| HTML Code | $ | |
| CSS | \0024 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 36 | |
| Decimal | 36 |
How to type Dollar Sign Symbol ($)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 36 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0024 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0024. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0024, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy $ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Dollar Sign symbol mean?
The $ symbol primarily represents a currency amount, most commonly the U.S. dollar, and it’s also used more generally to indicate money in prices, totals, and monetary values. In computing and development, $ often appears in text identifiers, templates, and scripting-related contexts (for example, it may be used as a variable prefix in some languages or tools). On the web, it’s a single Unicode character with code point U+0024 (HTML entity $), so it’s straightforward to copy and render correctly.
What is the Unicode code point for the dollar sign?
The dollar sign is Unicode character DOLLAR SIGN with code point U+0024.
How do I write $ in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity $ or include the character directly as $ in UTF-8.
How do I escape $ in CSS or in a string?
One CSS escape form is \0024. (Exact escaping needs can vary by context, such as selectors vs. strings.)
Does $ have only one meaning?
No. Most commonly it represents money (especially the U.S. dollar), but in computing contexts it can be used in templates, identifiers, or language/tool conventions.