How to Type the Colon Symbol (:) on Keyboard

The colon symbol is this punctuation mark:

:

It is made of two dots, one above the other. You will see it in time, ratios, lists, titles, Bible references, coding, spreadsheets, and many everyday documents.

For example:

10:30
1:2 ratio
Chapter 4: Introduction
John 3:16
A1:B10

In this guide, you’ll learn how to type the colon symbol on Windows, Mac, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Chromebook, iPhone, Android, and more.

Quick Answer: How to Type the Colon Symbol

The fastest way to type the colon symbol is to press:

Shift + Semicolon

On most English keyboards, the semicolon key is the key with these two symbols:

; :

To type the colon:

1. Hold down Shift.
2. Press the semicolon key.
3. Release both keys.

You should get this:

:

This works on most Windows keyboards, Mac keyboards, laptops, Chromebooks, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs, emails, browsers, and many other apps.

Colon Symbol Quick Reference

Symbol	Name	Keyboard Shortcut	Alt Code	Unicode	HTML Code
:	Colon	Shift + ;	Alt + 58	U+003A	: or :