ø o with stroke (slashed o)
U+00F8 · LATIN SMALL LETTER O WITH STROKE
How to type ø
Shortcuts verified against Microsoft, Apple and X.Org documentation.
Windows
- Alt code
- Hold Alt, type Alt+0248 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 00F8 then press Alt+X. The code turns into ø.
- Word shortcut
- Press Ctrl+/ , o.
- US-International keyboard
- With the US-International layout enabled: AltGr+l.
- Character Map
- Open Character Map (search “charmap” in the Start menu), find ø, click Select then Copy.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “o with stroke (slashed o)” or draw ø. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Mac
- Option key
- Press Option+o.
- Press and hold
- Hold the o key, then press the number under ø or click it.
- ABC Extended input source
- Switch to ABC Extended (System Settings > Keyboard > Input Sources) and press Option+o.
- Unicode Hex Input
- Switch to Unicode Hex Input, hold Option and type 00F8.
- Character Viewer
- Press Control+Command+Space, search “o with stroke (slashed o)” and double-click ø.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “o with stroke (slashed o)” or draw ø. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
iPhone and iPad
- iPhone keyboard
- Touch and hold the o key, slide to ø, release.
- Or just copy it
- Tap ø at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “o with stroke (slashed o)” or draw ø. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Android
- Android keyboard (Gboard)
- Touch and hold the o key, slide to ø, release.
- Or just copy it
- Tap ø at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “o with stroke (slashed o)” or draw ø. 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 f8, then press Space or Enter.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “o with stroke (slashed o)” or draw ø. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Chromebook
- Chromebook
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type f8, press Enter. Or add the US International keyboard in Settings.
- US-International keyboard
- With the US-International layout enabled: AltGr+l.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “o with stroke (slashed o)” or draw ø. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Codes for developers
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Words with ø
Danish
Norwegian
Questions about ø
What is ø?
ø is the latin small letter o with stroke (Unicode U+00F8). It is the letter o with stroke. It is used in Danish, Norwegian, and Faroese.
How do I type ø on Windows?
Hold Alt and type 0248 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. In Word you can also type 00F8 and press Alt+X.
How do I type ø on a Mac?
Press Option+o. You can also hold the o key and pick ø from the accent menu.
How do I type ø on my phone?
On iPhone and Android, press and hold the o key and slide to ø.
What is the HTML code for ø?
Use ø or the numeric entity ø (hex ø). In CSS write \F8, in JavaScript \u00F8.