How to Type the Ampersand Symbol (&) on Keyboard (Windows, Mac, Phone, Chromebook)

The ampersand symbol & is a common character used in names (AT&T), titles (“Tom & Jerry”), and web/tech stuff like HTML and URLs. In Excel formulas, it’s also used to join text together.

Good news: on most English keyboards, & is easy to type with a simple Shift shortcut.

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1-Minute Answer (fastest ways)

Windows (most keyboards): Shift + 7 → &
Mac (most keyboards): Shift + 7 → &
Chromebook: Shift + 7 → &
iPhone: Tap 123 (or .?123) → tap &
Android: Tap ?123 (or 123) → tap &

Beginner tip: Look at your 7 key. On many keyboards, you’ll see & printed above or beside 7.

Ampersand or And Symbol key on the Keyboard with shortcut

Copy and paste &

If you just need it once, copy this:

1) How to type & on a Windows keyboard

Most Windows keyboards use the same shortcut.

Step-by-step:

Put your cursor where you want the ampersand.
Hold Shift.
Press 7 (on the top number row).
Release → &

Quick check:

If pressing 7 alone types 7, that’s correct.
If it doesn’t, make sure you’re using the number row above the letters (not the numpad).

2) How to type & on a Mac keyboard

On Mac, it’s