How to type œ
Shortcuts verified against Microsoft, Apple and X.Org documentation.
Windows
- Alt code
- Hold Alt, type Alt+0156 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 0153 then press Alt+X. The code turns into œ.
- Word shortcut
- Press Ctrl+Shift+&; , o.
- Character Map
- Open Character Map (search “charmap” in the Start menu), find œ, click Select then Copy.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “oe ligature (œ)” or draw œ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Mac
- Option key
- Press Option+q.
- Press and hold
- Hold the o key, then press the number under œ or click it.
- ABC Extended input source
- Switch to ABC Extended (System Settings > Keyboard > Input Sources) and press Option+q.
- Unicode Hex Input
- Switch to Unicode Hex Input, hold Option and type 0153.
- Character Viewer
- Press Control+Command+Space, search “oe ligature (œ)” and double-click œ.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “oe ligature (œ)” or draw œ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
iPhone and iPad
- iPhone keyboard
- Touch and hold the o key, slide to œ, release.
- Or just copy it
- Tap œ at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “oe ligature (œ)” or draw œ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Android
- Android keyboard (Gboard)
- Touch and hold the o key, slide to œ, release.
- Or just copy it
- Tap œ at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “oe ligature (œ)” or draw œ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Linux
- Compose key
- Press Compose o e (enable the Compose key in your keyboard settings first).
- Unicode entry (GTK apps and Chromebook)
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 153, then press Space or Enter.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “oe ligature (œ)” or draw œ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Chromebook
- Chromebook
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 153, press Enter. Or add the US International keyboard in Settings.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “oe ligature (œ)” or draw œ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Codes for developers
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- URL encoded (UTF-8)
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Words with œ
French
Questions about œ
What is œ?
œ is the latin small ligature oe (Unicode U+0153). It is the letter oe with ligature. It is used in French.
How do I type œ on Windows?
Hold Alt and type 0156 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. In Word you can also type 0153 and press Alt+X.
How do I type œ on a Mac?
Press Option+q. You can also hold the oe key and pick œ from the accent menu.
How do I type œ on my phone?
On iPhone and Android, press and hold the o key and slide to œ.
What is the HTML code for œ?
Use œ or the numeric entity œ (hex œ). In CSS write \153, in JavaScript \u0153.