How to type ū
Shortcuts verified against Microsoft, Apple and X.Org documentation.
Windows
- Alt code
- No Alt code exists for ū (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 016B then press Alt+X. The code turns into ū.
- Character Map
- Open Character Map (search “charmap” in the Start menu), find ū, click Select then Copy.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “u with macron” or draw ū. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Mac
- Option key
- There is no Option shortcut for ū on the US keyboard layout.
- Press and hold
- Hold the u key, then press the number under ū or click it.
- ABC Extended input source
- Switch to ABC Extended (System Settings > Keyboard > Input Sources) and press Option+a, then u.
- Unicode Hex Input
- Switch to Unicode Hex Input, hold Option and type 016B.
- Character Viewer
- Press Control+Command+Space, search “u with macron” and double-click ū.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “u with macron” or draw ū. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
iPhone and iPad
- iPhone keyboard
- Touch and hold the u key, slide to ū, release.
- Or just copy it
- Tap ū at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “u with macron” or draw ū. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Android
- Android keyboard (Gboard)
- Touch and hold the u key, slide to ū, release.
- Or just copy it
- Tap ū at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “u with macron” or draw ū. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Linux
- Compose key
- Press Compose - u (enable the Compose key in your keyboard settings first).
- Unicode entry (GTK apps and Chromebook)
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 16b, then press Space or Enter.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “u with macron” or draw ū. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Chromebook
- Chromebook
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 16b, press Enter. Or add the US International keyboard in Settings.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “u with macron” or draw ū. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Codes for developers
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- Decomposed (NFD)
ū can be written as one code point (U+016B) or as u plus a combining mark. Normalise to NFC before comparing strings.
Words with ū
Latvian
Lithuanian
Questions about ū
What is ū?
ū is the latin small letter u with macron (Unicode U+016B). It is the letter u with macron. It is used in Latvian and Lithuanian.
How do I type ū on Windows?
ū has no Alt code because it is not in Windows code page 1252. In Word type 016B then press Alt+X, or copy the character from this page.
How do I type ū on a Mac?
Hold the u key on your Mac keyboard and pick ū from the pop-up accent menu, or use the Character Viewer (Control+Command+Space).
How do I type ū on my phone?
On iPhone and Android, press and hold the u key and slide to ū.
What is the HTML code for ū?
Use ū or the numeric entity ū (hex ū). In CSS write \16B, in JavaScript \u016B.