Alternatively referred to as the squiggly or twiddle, the tilde is a character ( ~ ) on keyboards below the Esc (escape key). It is on the same key as the back quote that resembles a squiggly line. The graphic gives a representation of how the tilde character may appear when typed.
Where is the tilde key on the keyboard?
Below is an overview of a computer keyboard with the tilde key highlighted in blue.
How to create the ~ symbol
Creating the ~ symbol on a U.S. keyboard
To create the tilde symbol using a U.S. keyboard hold down Shift and press ~. This symbol is on the same key as back quote ( ` ), in the top-left portion of the keyboard under Esc.
Creating the ~ symbol on a smartphone or tablet
To create a tilde on a smartphone or tablet's on-screen keyboard, tap the numbers button (123), then the symbols button (#+=). Then, tap the tilde (~) button.
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