Shift+7
Updated: 05/01/2023 by Computer Hope
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Shift+7 is a keyboard shortcut to create an ampersand symbol.
How to use the Shift+7 keyboard shortcut
To use this keyboard shortcut, press and hold either Shift, and while continuing to hold, press the 7 key.
Shift+7 on English QWERTY keyboard
![Ampersand character and symbol](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.computerhope.com/jargon/a/ampersand.png)
Pressing Shift+7 on an English QWERTY keyboard in any text program (e.g., a text editor) creates an ampersand symbol.
Related keyboard shortcuts and keys
Below are links to related keyboard shortcuts and individual key pages.