How to type «
Shortcuts verified against Microsoft, Apple and X.Org documentation.
Windows
- Alt code
- Hold Alt, type Alt+0171 on the numeric keypad, release Alt.
- Alt code
- The short code Alt+174 also works on US English systems (code page 437).
- 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 00AB then press Alt+X. The code turns into «.
- US-International keyboard
- With the US-International layout enabled: AltGr+[.
- Character Map
- Open Character Map (search “charmap” in the Start menu), find «, click Select then Copy.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “left guillemet (angle quote)” or draw «. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Mac
- Option key
- Press Option+\.
- ABC Extended input source
- Switch to ABC Extended (System Settings > Keyboard > Input Sources) and press Option+\.
- Unicode Hex Input
- Switch to Unicode Hex Input, hold Option and type 00AB.
- Character Viewer
- Press Control+Command+Space, search “left guillemet (angle quote)” and double-click «.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “left guillemet (angle quote)” or draw «. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
iPhone and iPad
- iPhone keyboard
- Touch and hold the " key, slide to «, release.
- Or just copy it
- Tap « at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “left guillemet (angle quote)” or draw «. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Android
- Android keyboard (Gboard)
- Touch and hold the " key, slide to «, release.
- Or just copy it
- Tap « at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “left guillemet (angle quote)” or draw «. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Linux
- Compose key
- Press Compose <; < (enable the Compose key in your keyboard settings first).
- Unicode entry (GTK apps and Chromebook)
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type ab, then press Space or Enter.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “left guillemet (angle quote)” or draw «. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Chromebook
- Chromebook
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type ab, press Enter. Or add the US International keyboard in Settings.
- US-International keyboard
- With the US-International layout enabled: AltGr+[.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “left guillemet (angle quote)” or draw «. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Codes for developers
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- URL encoded (UTF-8)
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Questions about «
How do I type « on Windows?
Hold Alt and type 0171 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. In Word you can also type 00AB and press Alt+X.
How do I type « on a Mac?
Press Option+\. You can also hold the « key and pick « from the accent menu.
How do I type « on my phone?
On iPhone and Android, press and hold the " key and slide to «.
What is the HTML code for «?
Use « or the numeric entity « (hex «). In CSS write \AB, in JavaScript \u00AB.