How to type Ž
Shortcuts verified against Microsoft, Apple and X.Org documentation.
Windows
- Alt code
- Hold Alt, type Alt+0142 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 017D then press Alt+X. The code turns into Ž.
- Character Map
- Open Character Map (search “charmap” in the Start menu), find Ž, click Select then Copy.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital Z with caron (Ž)” or draw Ž. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Mac
- Option key
- There is no Option shortcut for Ž on the US keyboard layout.
- Press and hold
- Hold the Shift+Z key, then press the number under Ž or click it.
- ABC Extended input source
- Switch to ABC Extended (System Settings > Keyboard > Input Sources) and press Option+v, then Shift+Z.
- Unicode Hex Input
- Switch to Unicode Hex Input, hold Option and type 017D.
- Character Viewer
- Press Control+Command+Space, search “capital Z with caron (Ž)” and double-click Ž.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital Z with caron (Ž)” or draw Ž. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
iPhone and iPad
- iPhone keyboard
- Touch and hold the Shift+Z key, slide to Ž, release.
- Tip: The AOSP English layout has no z popup; ž comes with the modern Gboard English list or an added Czech/Polish/Swedish keyboard..
- Or just copy it
- Tap Ž at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital Z with caron (Ž)” or draw Ž. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Android
- Android keyboard (Gboard)
- Touch and hold the Shift+Z key, slide to Ž, release.
- Tip: The AOSP English layout has no z popup; ž comes with the modern Gboard English list or an added Czech/Polish/Swedish keyboard..
- Or just copy it
- Tap Ž at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital Z with caron (Ž)” or draw Ž. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Linux
- Compose key
- Press Compose v Z (enable the Compose key in your keyboard settings first).
- Unicode entry (GTK apps and Chromebook)
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 17d, then press Space or Enter.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital Z with caron (Ž)” or draw Ž. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Chromebook
- Chromebook
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 17d, press Enter. Or add the US International keyboard in Settings.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital Z with caron (Ž)” or draw Ž. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Codes for developers
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- Decomposed (NFD)
Ž can be written as one code point (U+017D) or as z plus a combining mark. Normalise to NFC before comparing strings.
Words with Ž
Czech
Croatian
Latvian
Lithuanian
Finnish
Questions about Ž
What is Ž?
Ž is the latin capital letter z with caron (Unicode U+017D). It is the letter z with caron (háček). It is used in Czech, Slovak, Croatian, Slovene, Latvian, and Lithuanian.
How do I type Ž on Windows?
Hold Alt and type 0142 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. In Word you can also type 017D and press Alt+X.
How do I type Ž on a Mac?
Hold the z key on your Mac keyboard and pick Ž from the pop-up accent menu, or use the Character Viewer (Control+Command+Space).
How do I type Ž on my phone?
On iPhone and Android, press and hold the Shift+Z key and slide to Ž.
What is the HTML code for Ž?
Use Ž or the numeric entity Ž (hex Ž). In CSS write \17D, in JavaScript \u017D.