Ř capital R with caron (háček)
U+0158 · LATIN CAPITAL LETTER R WITH CARON
Languages that use Ř: Czech
How to type Ř
Shortcuts verified against Microsoft, Apple and X.Org documentation.
Windows
- Alt code
- No Alt code exists for Ř (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 0158 then press Alt+X. The code turns into Ř.
- Character Map
- Open Character Map (search “charmap” in the Start menu), find Ř, click Select then Copy.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital R with caron (háček)” or draw Ř. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Mac
- Option key
- There is no Option shortcut for Ř on the US keyboard layout.
- Press and hold
- Ř does not appear in the press-and-hold menu of the English keyboard.
- ABC Extended input source
- Switch to ABC Extended (System Settings > Keyboard > Input Sources) and press Option+v, then Shift+R.
- Unicode Hex Input
- Switch to Unicode Hex Input, hold Option and type 0158.
- Character Viewer
- Press Control+Command+Space, search “capital R with caron (háček)” and double-click Ř.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital R with caron (háček)” or draw Ř. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
iPhone and iPad
- iPhone keyboard
- Touch and hold the Shift+R key, slide to Ř, release.
- Tip: iOS 17 and later only; on Gboard add the Czech or Swedish keyboard..
- Or just copy it
- Tap Ř at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital R with caron (háček)” or draw Ř. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Android
- Android keyboard (Gboard)
- Touch and hold the Shift+R key, slide to Ř, release.
- Tip: iOS 17 and later only; on Gboard add the Czech or Swedish keyboard..
- Or just copy it
- Tap Ř at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital R with caron (háček)” or draw Ř. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Linux
- Compose key
- Press Compose v R (enable the Compose key in your keyboard settings first).
- Unicode entry (GTK apps and Chromebook)
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 158, then press Space or Enter.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital R with caron (háček)” or draw Ř. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Chromebook
- Chromebook
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 158, press Enter. Or add the US International keyboard in Settings.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital R with caron (háček)” or draw Ř. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Codes for developers
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- Decomposed (NFD)
Ř can be written as one code point (U+0158) or as r plus a combining mark. Normalise to NFC before comparing strings.
Questions about Ř
What is Ř?
Ř is the latin capital letter r with caron (Unicode U+0158). It is the letter r with caron (háček). It is used in Czech.
How do I type Ř on Windows?
Ř has no Alt code because it is not in Windows code page 1252. In Word type 0158 then press Alt+X, or copy the character from this page.
How do I type Ř on a Mac?
Hold the r key on your Mac keyboard and pick Ř from the pop-up accent menu, or use the Character Viewer (Control+Command+Space).
How do I type Ř on my phone?
On iPhone and Android, press and hold the Shift+R key and slide to Ř.
What is the HTML code for Ř?
Use Ř or the numeric entity Ř (hex Ř). In CSS write \158, in JavaScript \u0158.