$ Dollar Sign
Also called: dollar, peso sign, cash sign. The dollar sign means money in dollars (and pesos). It goes before the number: $5.
How to type $
Hold Shift with your right pinky, then press the 4 key with your left pointer finger.
Meaning and fun facts
The $ sign probably came from an old way of writing "ps" for Spanish pesos, written one on top of the other.
Common uses
- Prices: $3.99
- Money in math word problems
- Some coding languages use $ for variables
Fun example: The ice cream costs $2.50.
Typing tip
The dollar sign is Shift + 4 and goes before the number with no space: $5, not 5$. The left pointer finger reaches up two rows to press 4.
$ at a glance
| Keyboard (Windows, Mac, Chromebook) | Shift + 4 |
|---|---|
| Phone or tablet | On an iPhone, tap the 123 key and it is right there. On Android (Gboard), tap ?123. |
| Windows Alt code | Alt + 36 (hold Alt, type the number on the number pad) |
| Unicode | U+0024 |
| HTML code | $ |
Quick practice drill
Type the examples below. The keyboard shows which finger and Shift key to use.
Want more? Practice this reach in Lesson 25: Numbers 1 to 5, or warm up with typing practice and Falling Words.
Related symbols
See all symbols in Keyboard Characters and Meanings.
FAQ
What is the $ symbol called?
$ is called the dollar sign. It is also called dollar, peso sign, cash sign.
How do you type dollar sign on a keyboard?
Hold Shift with your right pinky, then press the 4 key with your left pointer finger.
What does $ mean?
The dollar sign means money in dollars (and pesos). It goes before the number: $5.