ŭ u with breve (Esperanto ŭ)
U+016D · LATIN SMALL LETTER U WITH BREVE
Languages that use ŭ: Esperanto
How to type ŭ
Shortcuts verified against Microsoft, Apple and X.Org documentation.
Windows
- Alt code
- No Alt code exists for ŭ (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 016D then press Alt+X. The code turns into ŭ.
- Character Map
- Open Character Map (search “charmap” in the Start menu), find ŭ, click Select then Copy.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “u with breve (Esperanto ŭ)” or draw ŭ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Mac
- Option key
- There is no Option shortcut for ŭ on the US keyboard layout.
- Press and hold
- ŭ 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+b, then u.
- Unicode Hex Input
- Switch to Unicode Hex Input, hold Option and type 016D.
- Character Viewer
- Press Control+Command+Space, search “u with breve (Esperanto ŭ)” and double-click ŭ.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “u with breve (Esperanto ŭ)” or draw ŭ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
iPhone and iPad
- iPhone keyboard
- ŭ is not in the English keyboard pop-up on iPhone.
- Tip: Esperanto letter; add an Esperanto keyboard or use the ux x-system input..
- Or just copy it
- Tap ŭ at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “u with breve (Esperanto ŭ)” or draw ŭ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Android
- Android keyboard (Gboard)
- ŭ is not in the English keyboard pop-up on Gboard.
- Tip: Esperanto letter; add an Esperanto keyboard or use the ux x-system input..
- Or just copy it
- Tap ŭ at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “u with breve (Esperanto ŭ)” or draw ŭ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Linux
- Compose key
- Press Compose u u (enable the Compose key in your keyboard settings first).
- Unicode entry (GTK apps and Chromebook)
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 16d, then press Space or Enter.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “u with breve (Esperanto ŭ)” or draw ŭ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Chromebook
- Chromebook
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 16d, press Enter. Or add the US International keyboard in Settings.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “u with breve (Esperanto ŭ)” or draw ŭ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
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- Decomposed (NFD)
ŭ can be written as one code point (U+016D) or as u plus a combining mark. Normalise to NFC before comparing strings.
Words with ŭ
Esperanto
Questions about ŭ
What is ŭ?
ŭ is the latin small letter u with breve (Unicode U+016D). It is the letter u with breve. It is used in Esperanto.
How do I type ŭ on Windows?
ŭ has no Alt code because it is not in Windows code page 1252. In Word type 016D then press Alt+X, or copy the character from this page.
How do I type ŭ on a Mac?
Hold the u key on your Mac keyboard and pick ŭ from the pop-up accent menu, or use the Character Viewer (Control+Command+Space).
How do I type ŭ on my phone?
On iPhone and Android, ŭ appears when you Esperanto letter; add an Esperanto keyboard or use the ux x-system input..
What is the HTML code for ŭ?
Use ŭ or the numeric entity ŭ (hex ŭ). In CSS write \16D, in JavaScript \u016D.