Ū capital U with macron
U+016A · LATIN CAPITAL LETTER U WITH MACRON
Languages that use Ū: Latvian, Lithuanian
How to type Ū
Shortcuts verified against Microsoft, Apple and X.Org documentation.
Windows
- Alt code
- No Alt code exists for Ū (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 016A then press Alt+X. The code turns into Ū.
- Character Map
- Open Character Map (search “charmap” in the Start menu), find Ū, click Select then Copy.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital U with macron” or draw Ū. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Mac
- Option key
- There is no Option shortcut for Ū on the US keyboard layout.
- Press and hold
- Hold the Shift+U key, then press the number under Ū or click it.
- ABC Extended input source
- Switch to ABC Extended (System Settings > Keyboard > Input Sources) and press Option+a, then Shift+U.
- Unicode Hex Input
- Switch to Unicode Hex Input, hold Option and type 016A.
- Character Viewer
- Press Control+Command+Space, search “capital U with macron” and double-click Ū.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital U with macron” or draw Ū. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
iPhone and iPad
- iPhone keyboard
- Touch and hold the Shift+U key, slide to Ū, release.
- Or just copy it
- Tap Ū at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital U with macron” or draw Ū. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Android
- Android keyboard (Gboard)
- Touch and hold the Shift+U key, slide to Ū, release.
- Or just copy it
- Tap Ū at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital U with macron” or draw Ū. 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 16a, then press Space or Enter.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital U with macron” or draw Ū. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Chromebook
- Chromebook
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 16a, press Enter. Or add the US International keyboard in Settings.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital U with macron” or draw Ū. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Codes for developers
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- Decomposed (NFD)
Ū can be written as one code point (U+016A) or as u plus a combining mark. Normalise to NFC before comparing strings.
Questions about Ū
What is Ū?
Ū is the latin capital letter u with macron (Unicode U+016A). It is the letter u with macron. It is used in Latvian and Lithuanian.
How do I type Ū on Windows?
Ū has no Alt code because it is not in Windows code page 1252. In Word type 016A then press Alt+X, or copy the character from this page.
How do I type Ū on a Mac?
Hold the u key on your Mac keyboard and pick Ū from the pop-up accent menu, or use the Character Viewer (Control+Command+Space).
How do I type Ū on my phone?
On iPhone and Android, press and hold the Shift+U key and slide to Ū.
What is the HTML code for Ū?
Use Ū or the numeric entity Ū (hex Ū). In CSS write \16A, in JavaScript \u016A.