How to type Ë
Shortcuts verified against Microsoft, Apple and X.Org documentation.
Windows
- Alt code
- Hold Alt, type Alt+0203 on the numeric keypad, release Alt.
- 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 00CB then press Alt+X. The code turns into Ë.
- Word shortcut
- Press Ctrl+Shift+: , E.
- US-International keyboard
- With the US-International layout enabled: " then Shift+E.
- Character Map
- Open Character Map (search “charmap” in the Start menu), find Ë, click Select then Copy.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital E with diaeresis” or draw Ë. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Mac
- Option key
- Press Option+u, then Shift+E.
- Press and hold
- Hold the Shift+E key, then press the number under Ë or click it.
- ABC Extended input source
- Switch to ABC Extended (System Settings > Keyboard > Input Sources) and press Option+u, then Shift+E.
- Unicode Hex Input
- Switch to Unicode Hex Input, hold Option and type 00CB.
- Character Viewer
- Press Control+Command+Space, search “capital E with diaeresis” and double-click Ë.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital E with diaeresis” or draw Ë. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
iPhone and iPad
- iPhone keyboard
- Touch and hold the Shift+E key, slide to Ë, release.
- Or just copy it
- Tap Ë at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital E with diaeresis” or draw Ë. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Android
- Android keyboard (Gboard)
- Touch and hold the Shift+E key, slide to Ë, release.
- Or just copy it
- Tap Ë at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital E with diaeresis” or draw Ë. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Linux
- Compose key
- Press Compose " E (enable the Compose key in your keyboard settings first).
- Unicode entry (GTK apps and Chromebook)
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type cb, then press Space or Enter.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital E with diaeresis” or draw Ë. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Chromebook
- Chromebook
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type cb, press Enter. Or add the US International keyboard in Settings.
- US-International keyboard
- With the US-International layout enabled: " then Shift+E.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital E with diaeresis” or draw Ë. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Codes for developers
Click any value to copy it
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- URL encoded (UTF-8)
- UTF-8 bytes
- LaTeX
- Decomposed (NFD)
Ë can be written as one code point (U+00CB) or as e plus a combining mark. Normalise to NFC before comparing strings.
Questions about Ë
What is Ë?
Ë is the latin capital letter e with diaeresis (Unicode U+00CB). It is the letter e with umlaut (diaeresis). It is used in Dutch, French, Afrikaans, Albanian, and Welsh.
How do I type Ë on Windows?
Hold Alt and type 0203 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. In Word you can also type 00CB and press Alt+X.
How do I type Ë on a Mac?
Press Option+u, then Shift+E. You can also hold the e key and pick Ë from the accent menu.
How do I type Ë on my phone?
On iPhone and Android, press and hold the Shift+E key and slide to Ë.
What is the HTML code for Ë?
Use Ë or the numeric entity Ë (hex Ë). In CSS write \CB, in JavaScript \u00CB.