How to type Œ
Shortcuts verified against Microsoft, Apple and X.Org documentation.
Windows
- Alt code
- Hold Alt, type Alt+0140 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 0152 then press Alt+X. The code turns into Œ.
- Word shortcut
- Press Ctrl+Shift+&; , O.
- Character Map
- Open Character Map (search “charmap” in the Start menu), find Œ, click Select then Copy.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital OE ligature” or draw Œ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Mac
- Option key
- Press Shift+Option+q.
- Press and hold
- Hold the Shift+O key, then press the number under Πor click it.
- ABC Extended input source
- Switch to ABC Extended (System Settings > Keyboard > Input Sources) and press Shift+Option+q.
- Unicode Hex Input
- Switch to Unicode Hex Input, hold Option and type 0152.
- Character Viewer
- Press Control+Command+Space, search “capital OE ligature” and double-click Œ.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital OE ligature” or draw Œ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
iPhone and iPad
- iPhone keyboard
- Touch and hold the Shift+O key, slide to Œ, release.
- Or just copy it
- Tap Πat the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital OE ligature” or draw Œ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Android
- Android keyboard (Gboard)
- Touch and hold the Shift+O key, slide to Œ, release.
- Or just copy it
- Tap Πat the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital OE ligature” or draw Œ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Linux
- Compose key
- Press Compose O E (enable the Compose key in your keyboard settings first).
- Unicode entry (GTK apps and Chromebook)
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 152, then press Space or Enter.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital OE ligature” or draw Œ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Chromebook
- Chromebook
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 152, press Enter. Or add the US International keyboard in Settings.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital OE ligature” or draw Œ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Codes for developers
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- URL encoded (UTF-8)
- UTF-8 bytes
- LaTeX
Questions about Œ
What is Œ?
Πis the latin capital ligature oe (Unicode U+0152). It is the letter oe with ligature. It is used in French.
How do I type Πon Windows?
Hold Alt and type 0140 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. In Word you can also type 0152 and press Alt+X.
How do I type Πon a Mac?
Press Shift+Option+q. You can also hold the oe key and pick Πfrom the accent menu.
How do I type Πon my phone?
On iPhone and Android, press and hold the Shift+O key and slide to Œ.
What is the HTML code for Œ?
Use Œ or the numeric entity Œ (hex Œ). In CSS write \152, in JavaScript \u0152.