How to Type the At Symbol (@) on Keyboard (Windows, Mac, Phone, Chromebook)
The at sign or at symbol @ is used in email addresses (name@example.com), social media usernames (@username), and many login forms.
The tricky part: the @ key can move depending on your keyboard layout (US, UK, European, etc.). So if Shift + 2 doesn’t work, it’s usually a layout setting, not a broken keyboard.
1-Minute Answer (fastest ways)
- US keyboard (Windows/Mac): Shift + 2 → @
- UK keyboard (common): Shift + ‘ (apostrophe key) → @ (on many UK layouts)
- Many European keyboards: AltGr (Right Alt) + the key with @ printed on it (often Q or 2, but it varies)
- iPhone / Android: Tap 123 (or ?123) and look for @
- Chromebook: Same as Windows depending on your keyboard layout
Beginner rule: Look closely at your keyboard. Press Shift (or AltGr) + the key that has @ printed on it.
Quick Reference (At Symbol)
Symbol: @
Name: at sign
Unicode: U+0040
ASCII: 64
HTML: @ (You can usually just type @ normally.)