Shift+5

Updated: 05/01/2023 by Computer Hope
Shift+5 keyboard shortcut

Shift+5 is a keyboard shortcut to create a percent symbol.

How to use the Shift+5 keyboard shortcut

To use this keyboard shortcut, press and hold either Shift, and while continuing to hold, press the 5 key.

Shift+5 on English QWERTY keyboard

Percent symbol

Pressing Shift+5 on an English QWERTY keyboard in any text program (e.g., a text editor) creates a percent symbol.

Below are links to related keyboard shortcuts and individual key pages.

Keyboard shortcut, Keyboard terms