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 0100 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 “capital A with macron” 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 Shift+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 Shift+A.
- Unicode Hex Input
- Switch to Unicode Hex Input, hold Option and type 0100.
- Character Viewer
- Press Control+Command+Space, search “capital A with macron” and double-click Ā.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital A with macron” or draw Ā. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
iPhone and iPad
- iPhone keyboard
- Ā is not in the English keyboard pop-up on iPhone.
- Or just copy it
- Tap Ā at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital A with macron” or draw Ā. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Android
- Android keyboard (Gboard)
- Ā is not in the English keyboard pop-up on Gboard.
- Or just copy it
- Tap Ā at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital A with macron” 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 100, then press Space or Enter.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital A with macron” or draw Ā. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Chromebook
- Chromebook
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 100, press Enter. Or add the US International keyboard in Settings.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital A with macron” 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+0100) 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 capital letter a with macron (Unicode U+0100). 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 0100 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).
What is the HTML code for Ā?
Use Ā or the numeric entity Ā (hex Ā). In CSS write \100, in JavaScript \u0100.