How to type ā
Shortcuts verified against Microsoft, Apple and X.Org documentation.
Windows
- Alt code
- No Alt code exists for ā (it is outside code page 1252). Use Alt+X in Word, the US-International layout, or copy it here.
- Alt+X in Word and Outlook
- Type 0101 then press Alt+X. The code turns into ā.
- Character Map
- Open Character Map (search “charmap” in the Start menu), find ā, click Select then Copy.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “a with macron (long a)” or draw ā. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Mac
- Option key
- There is no Option shortcut for ā on the US keyboard layout.
- Press and hold
- Hold the a key, then press the number under ā or click it.
- ABC Extended input source
- Switch to ABC Extended (System Settings > Keyboard > Input Sources) and press Option+a, then a.
- Unicode Hex Input
- Switch to Unicode Hex Input, hold Option and type 0101.
- Character Viewer
- Press Control+Command+Space, search “a with macron (long a)” and double-click ā.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “a with macron (long a)” or draw ā. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
iPhone and iPad
- iPhone keyboard
- Touch and hold the a key, slide to ā, release.
- Or just copy it
- Tap ā at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “a with macron (long a)” or draw ā. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Android
- Android keyboard (Gboard)
- Touch and hold the a key, slide to ā, release.
- Or just copy it
- Tap ā at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “a with macron (long a)” or draw ā. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Linux
- Compose key
- Press Compose - a (enable the Compose key in your keyboard settings first).
- Unicode entry (GTK apps and Chromebook)
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 101, then press Space or Enter.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “a with macron (long a)” or draw ā. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Chromebook
- Chromebook
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 101, press Enter. Or add the US International keyboard in Settings.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “a with macron (long a)” or draw ā. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Codes for developers
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- Decomposed (NFD)
ā can be written as one code point (U+0101) or as a plus a combining mark. Normalise to NFC before comparing strings.
Words with ā
Latvian
Questions about ā
What is ā?
ā is the latin small letter a with macron (Unicode U+0101). It is the letter a with macron. It is used in Latvian.
How do I type ā on Windows?
ā has no Alt code because it is not in Windows code page 1252. In Word type 0101 then press Alt+X, or copy the character from this page.
How do I type ā on a Mac?
Hold the a key on your Mac keyboard and pick ā from the pop-up accent menu, or use the Character Viewer (Control+Command+Space).
How do I type ā on my phone?
On iPhone and Android, press and hold the a key and slide to ā.
What is the HTML code for ā?
Use ā or the numeric entity ā (hex ā). In CSS write \101, in JavaScript \u0101.