How do you get a hash symbol on a Mac?
Table of Contents
- How do you get a hash symbol on a Mac?
- How do you type the weird symbol on a Mac?
- Where is the Alt key on a Mac?
- How do I get the hash symbol on my UK keyboard?
- How do you type a hash on an Apple Keyboard?
- Where is the hash symbol on the keyboard?
- How do you type a hashtag on a Mac?
- Where is the at and hashtag symbol on an iMac?

How do you get a hash symbol on a Mac?
Simply pressing alt and 3 at the same time will insert a # hash symbol into your text in any application. This shortcut will work with all versions of Mac OS X whether you have a Macbook, Air or an iMac.
How do you type the weird symbol on a Mac?
Symbols appear instead of letters/numbers when typing on Mac
- Open system preferences.
- Select accessibility.
- Select keyboard.
- Enable sticky keys.
- turn it off.
- Problem solved!
Where is the Alt key on a Mac?
On Mac keyboards, the Alt key is located on the bottom row to the left and right of the command keys.
How do I get the hash symbol on my UK keyboard?
Hash symbol # should be available on a UK keyboard - above the right hand shift key / next to the main enter key on mine - alternatively try alt+35 - which works for me on this forum & in Wordpad + Word + Excel to name but a few places I have just tried.
How do you type a hash on an Apple Keyboard?
The confusion is often because US and UK Apple keyboards are slightly different. Here’s how to type a hash on a Mac keyboard. 1. On US Apple keyboards, hold down the Shift key and press the number 3 key. You’ll see the hash symbol above the number 3 key on your keyboard. 2.
Where is the hash symbol on the keyboard?
On US Apple keyboards, hold down the Shift key and press the number 3 key. You’ll see the hash symbol above the number 3 key on your keyboard. 2. If you’re using a UK or European Apple keyboard, hold down the Alt key (also known as the Option key) and press the number 3 key.
How do you type a hashtag on a Mac?
How To Type A Hashtag On Mac Keyboards 1. On US Apple keyboards, hold down the Shift key and press the number 3 key. You’ll see the hash symbol above the... 2. If you’re using a UK or European Apple keyboard, hold down the Option key (also known as the Alt key) and press the...
Where is the at and hashtag symbol on an iMac?
However, I can't type the at symbol or the hashtag symbol. I have two Apple keyboards with my iMac, one USB with number pad, one wireless. Both are original Apple keyboards bought in France. Both have the at and hashtag on top left directly beneath the escape key.