How to type Ŗ
Shortcuts verified against Microsoft, Apple and X.Org documentation.
Windows
- Alt code
- No Alt code exists for Ŗ (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 0156 then press Alt+X. The code turns into Ŗ.
- Character Map
- Open Character Map (search “charmap” in the Start menu), find Ŗ, click Select then Copy.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital R with cedilla” or draw Ŗ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Mac
- Option key
- There is no Option shortcut for Ŗ on the US keyboard layout.
- Press and hold
- Ŗ 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+c, then Shift+R.
- Unicode Hex Input
- Switch to Unicode Hex Input, hold Option and type 0156.
- Character Viewer
- Press Control+Command+Space, search “capital R with cedilla” and double-click Ŗ.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital R with cedilla” or draw Ŗ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
iPhone and iPad
- iPhone keyboard
- Ŗ is not in the English keyboard pop-up on iPhone.
- Tip: Pre-1946 Latvian orthography; add the Latvian keyboard or use the Unicode code point..
- Or just copy it
- Tap Ŗ at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital R with cedilla” or draw Ŗ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Android
- Android keyboard (Gboard)
- Ŗ is not in the English keyboard pop-up on Gboard.
- Tip: Pre-1946 Latvian orthography; add the Latvian keyboard or use the Unicode code point..
- Or just copy it
- Tap Ŗ at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital R with cedilla” or draw Ŗ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Linux
- Compose key
- Press Compose , R (enable the Compose key in your keyboard settings first).
- Unicode entry (GTK apps and Chromebook)
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 156, then press Space or Enter.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital R with cedilla” or draw Ŗ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Chromebook
- Chromebook
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 156, press Enter. Or add the US International keyboard in Settings.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital R with cedilla” or draw Ŗ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Codes for developers
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- Decomposed (NFD)
Ŗ can be written as one code point (U+0156) or as r plus a combining mark. Normalise to NFC before comparing strings.
Questions about Ŗ
What is Ŗ?
Ŗ is the latin capital letter r with cedilla (Unicode U+0156). It is the letter r with cedilla. It is used in Latvian.
How do I type Ŗ on Windows?
Ŗ has no Alt code because it is not in Windows code page 1252. In Word type 0156 then press Alt+X, or copy the character from this page.
How do I type Ŗ on a Mac?
Hold the r key on your Mac keyboard and pick Ŗ from the pop-up accent menu, or use the Character Viewer (Control+Command+Space).
How do I type Ŗ on my phone?
On iPhone and Android, Ŗ appears when you Pre-1946 Latvian orthography; add the Latvian keyboard or use the Unicode code point..
What is the HTML code for Ŗ?
Use Ŗ or the numeric entity Ŗ (hex Ŗ). In CSS write \156, in JavaScript \u0156.