How to type ɠ
Shortcuts verified against Microsoft, Apple and X.Org documentation.
Windows
- Alt code
- No Alt code exists for ɠ (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 0260 then press Alt+X. The code turns into ɠ.
- Character Map
- Open Character Map (search “charmap” in the Start menu), find ɠ, click Select then Copy.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “g with hook” or draw ɠ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Mac
- Option key
- There is no Option shortcut for ɠ on the US keyboard layout.
- Press and hold
- ɠ does not appear in the press-and-hold menu of the English keyboard.
- Unicode Hex Input
- Switch to Unicode Hex Input, hold Option and type 0260.
- Character Viewer
- Press Control+Command+Space, search “g with hook” and double-click ɠ.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “g with hook” or draw ɠ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
iPhone and iPad
- iPhone keyboard
- ɠ is not in the English keyboard pop-up on iPhone.
- Or just copy it
- Tap ɠ at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “g with hook” or draw ɠ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Android
- Android keyboard (Gboard)
- ɠ is not in the English keyboard pop-up on Gboard.
- Or just copy it
- Tap ɠ at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “g with hook” or draw ɠ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Linux
- Compose key
- No Compose sequence is defined for ɠ in the default en_US Compose table.
- Unicode entry (GTK apps and Chromebook)
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 260, then press Space or Enter.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “g with hook” or draw ɠ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Chromebook
- Chromebook
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 260, press Enter. Or add the US International keyboard in Settings.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “g with hook” or draw ɠ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
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Questions about ɠ
What is ɠ?
ɠ is the latin small letter g with hook (Unicode U+0260). It is the letter g with hook. It is used in .
How do I type ɠ on Windows?
ɠ has no Alt code because it is not in Windows code page 1252. In Word type 0260 then press Alt+X, or copy the character from this page.
How do I type ɠ on a Mac?
Hold the g key on your Mac keyboard and pick ɠ from the pop-up accent menu, or use the Character Viewer (Control+Command+Space).
What is the HTML code for ɠ?
There is no named HTML entity for ɠ. Use the numeric entity ɠ (hex ɠ). In CSS write \260, in JavaScript \u0260.