How to type š
Shortcuts verified against Microsoft, Apple and X.Org documentation.
Windows
- Alt code
- Hold Alt, type Alt+0154 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 0161 then press Alt+X. The code turns into š.
- Character Map
- Open Character Map (search “charmap” in the Start menu), find š, click Select then Copy.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “s with caron (š)” or draw š. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Mac
- Option key
- There is no Option shortcut for š on the US keyboard layout.
- Press and hold
- Hold the s key, then press the number under š or click it.
- ABC Extended input source
- Switch to ABC Extended (System Settings > Keyboard > Input Sources) and press Option+v, then s.
- Unicode Hex Input
- Switch to Unicode Hex Input, hold Option and type 0161.
- Character Viewer
- Press Control+Command+Space, search “s with caron (š)” and double-click š.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “s with caron (š)” or draw š. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
iPhone and iPad
- iPhone keyboard
- Touch and hold the s key, slide to š, release.
- Or just copy it
- Tap š at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “s with caron (š)” or draw š. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Android
- Android keyboard (Gboard)
- Touch and hold the s key, slide to š, release.
- Or just copy it
- Tap š at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “s with caron (š)” or draw š. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Linux
- Compose key
- Press Compose v s (enable the Compose key in your keyboard settings first).
- Unicode entry (GTK apps and Chromebook)
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 161, then press Space or Enter.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “s with caron (š)” or draw š. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Chromebook
- Chromebook
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 161, press Enter. Or add the US International keyboard in Settings.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “s with caron (š)” or draw š. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Codes for developers
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- Decomposed (NFD)
š can be written as one code point (U+0161) or as s plus a combining mark. Normalise to NFC before comparing strings.
Words with š
Czech
Slovak
Croatian
Latvian
Lithuanian
Questions about š
What is š?
š is the latin small letter s with caron (Unicode U+0161). It is the letter s with caron (háček). It is used in Czech, Slovak, Croatian, Slovene, Latvian, and Lithuanian.
How do I type š on Windows?
Hold Alt and type 0154 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. In Word you can also type 0161 and press Alt+X.
How do I type š on a Mac?
Hold the s key on your Mac keyboard and pick š from the pop-up accent menu, or use the Character Viewer (Control+Command+Space).
How do I type š on my phone?
On iPhone and Android, press and hold the s key and slide to š.
What is the HTML code for š?
Use š or the numeric entity š (hex š). In CSS write \161, in JavaScript \u0161.