How to type Ú
Shortcuts verified against Microsoft, Apple and X.Org documentation.
Windows
- Alt code
- Hold Alt, type Alt+0218 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 00DA then press Alt+X. The code turns into Ú.
- Word shortcut
- Press Ctrl+' , U.
- US-International keyboard
- With the US-International layout enabled: ' then Shift+U, or Shift+AltGr+U.
- Character Map
- Open Character Map (search “charmap” in the Start menu), find Ú, click Select then Copy.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital U with acute accent” or draw Ú. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Mac
- Option key
- Press Option+e, then Shift+U.
- Press and hold
- Hold the Shift+U key, then press the number under Ú or click it.
- ABC Extended input source
- Switch to ABC Extended (System Settings > Keyboard > Input Sources) and press Option+e, then Shift+U.
- Unicode Hex Input
- Switch to Unicode Hex Input, hold Option and type 00DA.
- Character Viewer
- Press Control+Command+Space, search “capital U with acute accent” and double-click Ú.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital U with acute accent” or draw Ú. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
iPhone and iPad
- iPhone keyboard
- Touch and hold the Shift+U key, slide to Ú, release.
- Or just copy it
- Tap Ú at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital U with acute accent” or draw Ú. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Android
- Android keyboard (Gboard)
- Touch and hold the Shift+U key, slide to Ú, release.
- Or just copy it
- Tap Ú at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital U with acute accent” or draw Ú. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Linux
- Compose key
- Press Compose ' U (enable the Compose key in your keyboard settings first).
- Unicode entry (GTK apps and Chromebook)
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type da, then press Space or Enter.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital U with acute accent” or draw Ú. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Chromebook
- Chromebook
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type da, press Enter. Or add the US International keyboard in Settings.
- US-International keyboard
- With the US-International layout enabled: ' then Shift+U, or Shift+AltGr+U.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital U with acute accent” or draw Ú. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Codes for developers
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- Decomposed (NFD)
Ú can be written as one code point (U+00DA) or as u plus a combining mark. Normalise to NFC before comparing strings.
Words with Ú
Irish
Questions about Ú
What is Ú?
Ú is the latin capital letter u with acute (Unicode U+00DA). It is the letter u with acute accent. It is used in Spanish, Portuguese, Hungarian, Icelandic, Irish, and Catalan.
How do I type Ú on Windows?
Hold Alt and type 0218 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. In Word you can also type 00DA and press Alt+X.
How do I type Ú on a Mac?
Press Option+e, then Shift+U. You can also hold the u key and pick Ú from the accent menu.
How do I type Ú on my phone?
On iPhone and Android, press and hold the Shift+U key and slide to Ú.
What is the HTML code for Ú?
Use Ú or the numeric entity Ú (hex Ú). In CSS write \DA, in JavaScript \u00DA.