How to type ș
Shortcuts verified against Microsoft, Apple and X.Org documentation.
Windows
- Alt code
- No Alt code exists for ș (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 0219 then press Alt+X. The code turns into ș.
- Character Map
- Open Character Map (search “charmap” in the Start menu), find ș, click Select then Copy.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “s with comma below” or draw ș. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Mac
- Option key
- There is no Option shortcut for ș on the US keyboard layout.
- Press and hold
- ș 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+p, then s.
- Unicode Hex Input
- Switch to Unicode Hex Input, hold Option and type 0219.
- Character Viewer
- Press Control+Command+Space, search “s with comma below” and double-click ș.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “s with comma below” or draw ș. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
iPhone and iPad
- iPhone keyboard
- Touch and hold the s key, slide to ș, release.
- Tip: iOS 17 or later; on Gboard add the Romanian, Turkish or Swedish keyboard if ș is missing from the popup.
- Or just copy it
- Tap ș at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “s with comma below” or draw ș. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Android
- Android keyboard (Gboard)
- Touch and hold the s key, slide to ș, release.
- Tip: iOS 17 or later; on Gboard add the Romanian, Turkish or Swedish keyboard if ș is missing from the popup.
- Or just copy it
- Tap ș at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “s with comma below” or draw ș. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Linux
- Compose key
- Press Compose ; s (enable the Compose key in your keyboard settings first).
- Unicode entry (GTK apps and Chromebook)
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 219, then press Space or Enter.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “s with comma below” or draw ș. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Chromebook
- Chromebook
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 219, press Enter. Or add the US International keyboard in Settings.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “s with comma below” or draw ș. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
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- Decomposed (NFD)
ș can be written as one code point (U+0219) or as s plus a combining mark. Normalise to NFC before comparing strings.
Words with ș
Romanian
Questions about ș
What is ș?
ș is the latin small letter s with comma below (Unicode U+0219). It is the letter s with comma below. It is used in Romanian.
How do I type ș on Windows?
ș has no Alt code because it is not in Windows code page 1252. In Word type 0219 then press Alt+X, or copy the character from this page.
How do I type ș on a Mac?
Hold the s key on your Mac keyboard and pick ș from the pop-up accent menu, or use the Character Viewer (Control+Command+Space).
How do I type ș on my phone?
On iPhone and Android, press and hold the s key and slide to ș.
What is the HTML code for ș?
There is no named HTML entity for ș. Use the numeric entity ș (hex ș). In CSS write \219, in JavaScript \u0219.