Pound Symbol in Excel (The Ultimate Guide for 2025)

In this article, we will show you how to make a pound symbol in Excel. Simply follow the steps below.

Adding a Pound Symbol in Excel

To use the pound symbol in Excel, we will use an example dataset containing product names in Column A, prices in Column B, quantity in Column C, and ‘Total Sales’ column that we will update. Follow the steps below:

1. Position the Cursor in the Correct Cell

To insert data or symbols into Excel, click on the cell you wish to edit. For our example, we will position the cursor in the cell that displays “Total Sales ()” in the header of our sales column.

2. Access the Insert Symbol Function

To insert symbols, go to the “Insert” tab in the menu bar at the top of Excel. Here, we will select the “Symbol” option from the Symbols group to add the pound sign to our “Total Sales” header.

3. Find and Insert the Pound Symbol

Input “00A3” in the ‘Character code’ box to quickly locate the pound symbol. Then, click the “Insert” button.

We will now see that our “Total Sales” header reads “Total Sales (£)”, confirming the pound symbol is correctly placed. 

We hope that you now have a better understanding of making a pound symbol in Excel. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like our article on how to insert an approximate symbol in Excel.