Underscore Symbol on Keyboard (How to Type _ on Windows, Mac, iPhone & More)

The underscore (_), also called a low line, is used in usernames and email-style text, coding, file names, and “fill-in-the-blank” lines (like Name_____).

Quick note: underscore (_) is a character you type, while underline is a text formatting style (like making text look underlined). They are not the same thing.

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1-Minute Answer (Fastest Ways)

Windows keyboard: Hold Shift and press the hyphen/minus key (-) → _
(On most US keyboards, the – key is near the top-right, close to 0 and =.)

On most US keyboards, the - key is near the top-right, close to 0 and =

Mac keyboard: Hold Shift and press the hyphen/minus key (-) → _

Where is the Underscore Symbol key on the keyboard

iPhone (iOS): Tap 123 → tap #+= → tap _
Android: Tap ?123 → tap =< (or #+=, depending on your keyboard) → tap _
Chromebook: Hold Shift and press the – key → _
Word / Google Docs: Just type it normally using Shift + – (don’t confuse it with underline formatting)

Underscore & Similar Lines

Click any symbol to copy it.

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Common look-alikes

Related lines

Tip: If you need a long blank line, copy the underscore and paste it multiple times: __________