Shift+9

Updated: 05/01/2023 by Computer Hope
Shift+9 keyboard shortcut

Shift+9 is a keyboard shortcut to create an open parenthesis.

How to use the Shift+9 keyboard shortcut

To use this keyboard shortcut, press and hold either Shift, and while continuing to hold, press the 9 key.

Shift+9 on English QWERTY keyboard

Set of parentheses

Pressing Shift+9 on an English QWERTY keyboard in any text program (e.g., a text editor) creates an open parenthesis.

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

Keyboard shortcut, Keyboard terms