How to type æ
Shortcuts verified against Microsoft, Apple and X.Org documentation.
Windows
- Alt code
- Hold Alt, type Alt+0230 on the numeric keypad, release Alt.
- Alt code
- The short code Alt+145 also works on US English systems (code page 437).
- Alt codes need the numeric keypad with Num Lock on. On a laptop without one, use the Word method or copy the character.
- Alt+X in Word and Outlook
- Type 00E6 then press Alt+X. The code turns into æ.
- Word shortcut
- Press Ctrl+Shift+&; , a.
- US-International keyboard
- With the US-International layout enabled: AltGr+z.
- Character Map
- Open Character Map (search “charmap” in the Start menu), find æ, click Select then Copy.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “ae ligature (ash)” or draw æ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Mac
- Option key
- Press Option+'.
- Press and hold
- Hold the a key, then press the number under æ or click it.
- ABC Extended input source
- Switch to ABC Extended (System Settings > Keyboard > Input Sources) and press Option+'.
- Unicode Hex Input
- Switch to Unicode Hex Input, hold Option and type 00E6.
- Character Viewer
- Press Control+Command+Space, search “ae ligature (ash)” and double-click æ.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “ae ligature (ash)” or draw æ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
iPhone and iPad
- iPhone keyboard
- Touch and hold the a key, slide to æ, release.
- Or just copy it
- Tap æ at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “ae ligature (ash)” or draw æ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Android
- Android keyboard (Gboard)
- Touch and hold the a key, slide to æ, release.
- Or just copy it
- Tap æ at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “ae ligature (ash)” or draw æ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Linux
- Compose key
- Press Compose a e (enable the Compose key in your keyboard settings first).
- Unicode entry (GTK apps and Chromebook)
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type e6, then press Space or Enter.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “ae ligature (ash)” or draw æ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Chromebook
- Chromebook
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type e6, press Enter. Or add the US International keyboard in Settings.
- US-International keyboard
- With the US-International layout enabled: AltGr+z.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “ae ligature (ash)” or draw æ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Codes for developers
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Words with æ
Danish
Norwegian
Icelandic
French
Questions about æ
What is æ?
æ is the latin small letter ae (Unicode U+00E6). It is the letter ae with ligature. It is used in Danish, Norwegian, Icelandic, Faroese, and French.
How do I type æ on Windows?
Hold Alt and type 0230 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. In Word you can also type 00E6 and press Alt+X.
How do I type æ on a Mac?
Press Option+'. You can also hold the ae key and pick æ from the accent menu.
How do I type æ on my phone?
On iPhone and Android, press and hold the a key and slide to æ.
What is the HTML code for æ?
Use æ or the numeric entity æ (hex æ). In CSS write \E6, in JavaScript \u00E6.