How to type ó
Shortcuts verified against Microsoft, Apple and X.Org documentation.
Windows
- Alt code
- Hold Alt, type Alt+0243 on the numeric keypad, release Alt.
- Alt code
- The short code Alt+162 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 00F3 then press Alt+X. The code turns into ó.
- Word shortcut
- Press Ctrl+' , o.
- US-International keyboard
- With the US-International layout enabled: ' then o, or AltGr+o.
- Character Map
- Open Character Map (search “charmap” in the Start menu), find ó, click Select then Copy.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “o with acute accent” or draw ó. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Mac
- Option key
- Press Option+e, then o.
- Press and hold
- Hold the o key, then press the number under ó or click it.
- ABC Extended input source
- Switch to ABC Extended (System Settings > Keyboard > Input Sources) and press Option+e, then o.
- Unicode Hex Input
- Switch to Unicode Hex Input, hold Option and type 00F3.
- Character Viewer
- Press Control+Command+Space, search “o with acute accent” and double-click ó.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “o with acute accent” or draw ó. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
iPhone and iPad
- iPhone keyboard
- Touch and hold the o key, slide to ó, release.
- Or just copy it
- Tap ó at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “o with acute accent” or draw ó. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Android
- Android keyboard (Gboard)
- Touch and hold the o key, slide to ó, release.
- Or just copy it
- Tap ó at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “o with acute accent” or draw ó. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Linux
- Compose key
- Press Compose ' o (enable the Compose key in your keyboard settings first).
- Unicode entry (GTK apps and Chromebook)
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type f3, then press Space or Enter.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “o with acute accent” or draw ó. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Chromebook
- Chromebook
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type f3, press Enter. Or add the US International keyboard in Settings.
- US-International keyboard
- With the US-International layout enabled: ' then o, or AltGr+o.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “o with acute accent” or draw ó. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Codes for developers
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- Decomposed (NFD)
ó can be written as one code point (U+00F3) or as o plus a combining mark. Normalise to NFC before comparing strings.
Words with ó
Spanish
Polish
Portuguese
Hungarian
Icelandic
Questions about ó
What is ó?
ó is the latin small letter o with acute (Unicode U+00F3). It is the letter o with acute accent. It is used in Spanish, Polish, Portuguese, Hungarian, Icelandic, and Irish.
How do I type ó on Windows?
Hold Alt and type 0243 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. In Word you can also type 00F3 and press Alt+X.
How do I type ó on a Mac?
Press Option+e, then o. You can also hold the o key and pick ó from the accent menu.
How do I type ó on my phone?
On iPhone and Android, press and hold the o key and slide to ó.
What is the HTML code for ó?
Use ó or the numeric entity ó (hex ó). In CSS write \F3, in JavaScript \u00F3.