Ampersand & — Copy & Paste
The ampersand & is a ligature of 'et' (Latin for 'and') and is used as an informal shorthand for 'and'. It appears in brand names (H&M, AT&T), titles, captions, and anywhere a stylish alternative to writing out 'and' is preferred.
Copy the ampersand&
U+0026·Decimal 38
How to Type Ampersand
⌘Mac
Shift + 7 on US keyboard⊞Windows
Shift + 7 on US keyboard📱iPhone / iOS
Type the ampersand on iOS via 123 → #+= keyboard, or copy the ampersand.</>HTML Code
&On Android, reach the ampersand via the special-characters panel, or copy the ampersand (&) above.
Ampersand — Unicode Details
Unicode
U+0026Decimal
38Hex
0026HTML
&Where Is Ampersand Used?
- ✦Brand names
- ✦Titles
- ✦Captions
- ✦Informal writing
Other Names for &
and signand symbolet symboland ampersand
Frequently Asked Questions
Typing the ampersand on a Mac▼
Shift + 7 on US keyboard types the ampersand (&); the ampersand works app-wide.
Will the ampersand paste into social apps?▼
Yes — the ampersand is Unicode U+0026, so the ampersand displays in any bio.
HTML codes for the ampersand▼
Ampersand entity: &; numeric &; hex &.