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fFf with accent

The letter f has 4 accented and special forms: ƒ ḟ. They are used in Irish. Tap any tile to copy it, or open a character for the exact shortcut on your device.

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How to type f with an accent

Shortcuts verified against Microsoft, Apple and X.Org documentation.

Windows

Windows: Alt codes

Hold Alt, type the code on the numeric keypad with Num Lock on, then release Alt. Codes with a leading zero use code page 1252 and work in every Windows program. Laptops without a keypad: use the Word method below or copy the character.

No Alt code exists for ƒ ḟ: use Alt+X, the US-International layout, or copy them from this page.

Windows: Alt+X in Word and Outlook

Type the hex code and press Alt+X. This works for every form of f, including the ones that have no Alt code.

Mac

Mac: Option key

Press the Option combination, release it, then type the letter. Capitals: hold Shift while typing the letter.

Mac: press and hold

Hold the f key until the accent menu appears, then click the form or press its number. The English keyboard menu shows -.

iPhone and Android

Touch and hold the f key, slide to the form you need and release. The English keyboard shows -; add the language keyboard in Settings for the others.

Linux and Chromebook

With the Compose key enabled, press the sequence shown in the table. Ctrl+Shift+U followed by the hex code, then Space, works in GTK apps and on Chromebooks.

Quick shortcuts

Character Name Windows Mac Phone Linux HTML
ƒ f with hook 0192 Alt+X - - - ƒ
ḟ f with dot above 1E1F Alt+X - - Compose . f ḟ
Ƒ capital F with hook 0191 Alt+X - - - Ƒ
Ḟ capital F with dot above 1E1E Alt+X - - Compose . F Ḟ

Technical information for each form

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f with hook

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f with dot above

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capital F with hook

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capital F with dot above

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Languages that use accented f

Questions about f with accent

What are the accented forms of f?

Lowercase ƒ ḟ and uppercase Ƒ Ḟ. Each one has its own page with the shortcut for Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android and Linux.

Which accented f is the most common?

ƒ (f with hook) is the most searched form. It is used in .

How do I type ƒ on Windows?

ƒ has no Alt code because it is not in Windows code page 1252. In Word type 0192 then press Alt+X, or copy the character from this page.

How do I type ḟ on Windows?

ḟ has no Alt code because it is not in Windows code page 1252. In Word type 1E1F then press Alt+X, or copy the character from this page.

Can I get f with an accent without a keyboard shortcut?

Yes. Tap any tile on this page to copy the character, then paste it where you need it. On a phone this is usually faster than the keyboard method.

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