How to type Ō
Shortcuts verified against Microsoft, Apple and X.Org documentation.
Windows
- Alt code
- No Alt code exists for Ō (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 014C then press Alt+X. The code turns into Ō.
- Character Map
- Open Character Map (search “charmap” in the Start menu), find Ō, click Select then Copy.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital O with macron” or draw Ō. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Mac
- Option key
- There is no Option shortcut for Ō on the US keyboard layout.
- Press and hold
- Hold the Shift+O key, then press the number under Ō or click it.
- ABC Extended input source
- Switch to ABC Extended (System Settings > Keyboard > Input Sources) and press Option+a, then Shift+O.
- Unicode Hex Input
- Switch to Unicode Hex Input, hold Option and type 014C.
- Character Viewer
- Press Control+Command+Space, search “capital O with macron” and double-click Ō.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital O with macron” or draw Ō. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
iPhone and iPad
- iPhone keyboard
- Touch and hold the Shift+O key, slide to Ō, release.
- Or just copy it
- Tap Ō at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital O with macron” or draw Ō. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Android
- Android keyboard (Gboard)
- Touch and hold the Shift+O key, slide to Ō, release.
- Or just copy it
- Tap Ō at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital O with macron” or draw Ō. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Linux
- Compose key
- Press Compose - O (enable the Compose key in your keyboard settings first).
- Unicode entry (GTK apps and Chromebook)
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 14c, then press Space or Enter.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital O with macron” or draw Ō. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Chromebook
- Chromebook
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 14c, press Enter. Or add the US International keyboard in Settings.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital O with macron” or draw Ō. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Codes for developers
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- Decomposed (NFD)
Ō can be written as one code point (U+014C) or as o plus a combining mark. Normalise to NFC before comparing strings.
Questions about Ō
What is Ō?
Ō is the latin capital letter o with macron (Unicode U+014C). It is the letter o with macron. It is used in .
How do I type Ō on Windows?
Ō has no Alt code because it is not in Windows code page 1252. In Word type 014C then press Alt+X, or copy the character from this page.
How do I type Ō on a Mac?
Hold the o key on your Mac keyboard and pick Ō from the pop-up accent menu, or use the Character Viewer (Control+Command+Space).
How do I type Ō on my phone?
On iPhone and Android, press and hold the Shift+O key and slide to Ō.
What is the HTML code for Ō?
Use Ō or the numeric entity Ō (hex Ō). In CSS write \14C, in JavaScript \u014C.