How to type ř
Shortcuts verified against Microsoft, Apple and X.Org documentation.
Windows
- Alt code
- No Alt code exists for ř (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 0159 then press Alt+X. The code turns into ř.
- Character Map
- Open Character Map (search “charmap” in the Start menu), find ř, click Select then Copy.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “r with caron (Czech ř)” or draw ř. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Mac
- Option key
- There is no Option shortcut for ř on the US keyboard layout.
- Press and hold
- ř does not appear in the press-and-hold menu of the English keyboard.
- ABC Extended input source
- Switch to ABC Extended (System Settings > Keyboard > Input Sources) and press Option+v, then r.
- Unicode Hex Input
- Switch to Unicode Hex Input, hold Option and type 0159.
- Character Viewer
- Press Control+Command+Space, search “r with caron (Czech ř)” and double-click ř.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “r with caron (Czech ř)” or draw ř. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
iPhone and iPad
- iPhone keyboard
- Touch and hold the r key, slide to ř, release.
- Tip: iOS 17 and later only; on Gboard add the Czech or Swedish keyboard..
- Or just copy it
- Tap ř at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “r with caron (Czech ř)” or draw ř. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Android
- Android keyboard (Gboard)
- Touch and hold the r key, slide to ř, release.
- Tip: iOS 17 and later only; on Gboard add the Czech or Swedish keyboard..
- Or just copy it
- Tap ř at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “r with caron (Czech ř)” or draw ř. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Linux
- Compose key
- Press Compose v r (enable the Compose key in your keyboard settings first).
- Unicode entry (GTK apps and Chromebook)
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 159, then press Space or Enter.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “r with caron (Czech ř)” or draw ř. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Chromebook
- Chromebook
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 159, press Enter. Or add the US International keyboard in Settings.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “r with caron (Czech ř)” or draw ř. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Codes for developers
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- Decomposed (NFD)
ř can be written as one code point (U+0159) or as r plus a combining mark. Normalise to NFC before comparing strings.
Words with ř
Czech
Questions about ř
What is ř?
ř is the latin small letter r with caron (Unicode U+0159). It is the letter r with caron (háček). It is used in Czech.
How do I type ř on Windows?
ř has no Alt code because it is not in Windows code page 1252. In Word type 0159 then press Alt+X, or copy the character from this page.
How do I type ř on a Mac?
Hold the r key on your Mac keyboard and pick ř from the pop-up accent menu, or use the Character Viewer (Control+Command+Space).
How do I type ř on my phone?
On iPhone and Android, press and hold the r key and slide to ř.
What is the HTML code for ř?
Use ř or the numeric entity ř (hex ř). In CSS write \159, in JavaScript \u0159.