Shift+5
Updated: 05/01/2023 by Computer Hope
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
Pressing Shift+5 on an English QWERTY keyboard in any text program (e.g., a text editor) creates a percent symbol.
Related keyboard shortcuts and keys
Below are links to related keyboard shortcuts and individual key pages.