The Apple command ⌘ symbol can be typed into Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Outlook. Both in Office for Windows and Office for Mac.
Apple command ⌘ symbol appears on Mac and iPad keyboards but only as a command option, not as a symbol to type.
The ⌘ symbol predates Apple computers. It’s a ‘PLACE OF INTEREST SIGN’ in some Scandinavian countries and that’s the symbols official Unicode name. ⌘ is also called Apple key, Command key, Looped Square, Saint Johns Arms or Bowen Knot.
How Apple command ⌘ looks in different fonts.
Here’s some examples of how Apple command ⌘ looks in some Office fonts. Most fonts don’t include the symbol for example Calibri or Times New Roman don’t have it. Broader scope fonts like Segoe UI Symbol, Arial Unicode MS and Cambria Math have the Apple key symbol.
Apple command ⌘ codes
These are the important code numbers or values you’ll need to enter the Apple command or ⌘
Decimal: 8984 Hex: 2318
Web: ⌘ or ⌘
(web codes aren’t used in Microsoft Office, we’ve included them for the sake of completeness.)
Word and Outlook
The Apple command ⌘ sign does NOT have an inbuilt shortcut in Word.
Use the standard Word Alt + X symbol shortcut 2318 + Alt + X
Once in a document you can copy it to AutoCorrect and make your own shortcut.
Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Insert | Symbols | Symbol and look for the Apple command symbol.
Windows
In Windows there are several shortcuts to enter the Apple command ⌘ character into any program, but they use a numeric keypad, not the number row above the letters.
Alt + 8984
Windows Character Map
The Windows Character Map accessory in all Windows releases
Character Map has a search feature, something missing from the Insert | Symbol in Office.
MacOS and Office for Mac inserting characters
On a Mac, to enter the Apple command ⌘ symbol:
- Command + Control + Spacebar shortcut to open the Character Viewer.
- Search for “ Place “ and the Viewer should find the symbol you need. That finds the ‘Place of Interest’ sign.
After you’ve used the symbol, it’ll appear in the Frequently used list.
Despite the name Character Viewer, the Apple system tool will also insert characters into any program, including Office for Mac.
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