How to type þ
Shortcuts verified against Microsoft, Apple and X.Org documentation.
Windows
- Alt code
- Hold Alt, type Alt+0254 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 00FE then press Alt+X. The code turns into þ.
- US-International keyboard
- With the US-International layout enabled: AltGr+t.
- Character Map
- Open Character Map (search “charmap” in the Start menu), find þ, click Select then Copy.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “thorn” or draw þ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Mac
- Option key
- There is no Option shortcut for þ on the US keyboard layout.
- Press and hold
- þ 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+t.
- Unicode Hex Input
- Switch to Unicode Hex Input, hold Option and type 00FE.
- Character Viewer
- Press Control+Command+Space, search “thorn” and double-click þ.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “thorn” or draw þ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
iPhone and iPad
- iPhone keyboard
- Touch and hold the t key, slide to þ, release.
- Tip: iOS 17 and later. On Gboard add a Swedish keyboard..
- Or just copy it
- Tap þ at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “thorn” or draw þ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Android
- Android keyboard (Gboard)
- Touch and hold the t key, slide to þ, release.
- Tip: iOS 17 and later. On Gboard add a Swedish keyboard..
- Or just copy it
- Tap þ at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “thorn” or draw þ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Linux
- Compose key
- Press Compose t h (enable the Compose key in your keyboard settings first).
- Unicode entry (GTK apps and Chromebook)
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type fe, then press Space or Enter.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “thorn” or draw þ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Chromebook
- Chromebook
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type fe, press Enter. Or add the US International keyboard in Settings.
- US-International keyboard
- With the US-International layout enabled: AltGr+t.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “thorn” or draw þ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Codes for developers
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Words with þ
Icelandic
Questions about þ
What is þ?
þ is the latin small letter thorn (Unicode U+00FE). It is the letter th with no accent. It is used in Icelandic.
How do I type þ on Windows?
Hold Alt and type 0254 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. In Word you can also type 00FE and press Alt+X.
How do I type þ on a Mac?
Hold the th key on your Mac keyboard and pick þ from the pop-up accent menu, or use the Character Viewer (Control+Command+Space).
How do I type þ on my phone?
On iPhone and Android, press and hold the t key and slide to þ.
What is the HTML code for þ?
Use þ or the numeric entity þ (hex þ). In CSS write \FE, in JavaScript \u00FE.