What is the At Symbol (@)?

The at symbol (@) is commonly used in email addresses and various forms of online communication. Known as the "at sign" or "at symbol," it is essential for identifying email addresses. Whether you're writing an email or filling out a form, the at symbol plays a critical role. You can easily copy the at symbol below with just one click:

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How to Type the At Symbol (@)

The method of typing the at symbol can differ based on the operating system and keyboard layout. Here are common key combinations for different languages and systems:

Operating System / Language Key Combination
Windows (US Keyboard) Shift + 2
Windows (German Keyboard) Alt Gr + Q
Windows (French Keyboard) Alt Gr + 0
Windows (Spanish Keyboard) Alt Gr + 2
Windows (Italian Keyboard) Alt Gr + ò
Windows (Swiss Keyboard) Alt Gr + 2
Mac (US Keyboard) Shift + 2
Mac (German Keyboard) Option + L
Mac (French Keyboard) Option + Shift + 0
Mac (Spanish Keyboard) Option + 2
Linux (US Keyboard) Shift + 2
Linux (German Keyboard) Alt Gr + Q
Linux (French Keyboard) Alt Gr + 0
Linux (Spanish Keyboard) Alt Gr + 2
Linux (Italian Keyboard) Alt Gr + ò
Chrome OS (US Keyboard) Shift + 2
Chrome OS (German Keyboard) Alt Gr + Q
Chrome OS (French Keyboard) Alt Gr + 0
Chrome OS (Spanish Keyboard) Alt Gr + 2
iOS (On-screen Keyboard) Press "123" and then "@"
Android (On-screen Keyboard) Press "?123" and then "@"

On non-English keyboards, the location of the @ symbol can vary. You may need to change your keyboard layout to English or another supported language to find the symbol more easily.