How to type ü
Shortcuts verified against Microsoft, Apple and X.Org documentation.
Windows
- Alt code
- Hold Alt, type Alt+0252 on the numeric keypad, release Alt.
- Alt code
- The short code Alt+129 also works on US English systems (code page 437).
- 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 00FC then press Alt+X. The code turns into ü.
- Word shortcut
- Press Ctrl+Shift+: , u.
- US-International keyboard
- With the US-International layout enabled: " then u, or AltGr+y.
- Character Map
- Open Character Map (search “charmap” in the Start menu), find ü, click Select then Copy.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “u with umlaut” or draw ü. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Mac
- Option key
- Press Option+u, then u.
- Press and hold
- Hold the u key, then press the number under ü or click it.
- ABC Extended input source
- Switch to ABC Extended (System Settings > Keyboard > Input Sources) and press Option+u, then u.
- Unicode Hex Input
- Switch to Unicode Hex Input, hold Option and type 00FC.
- Character Viewer
- Press Control+Command+Space, search “u with umlaut” and double-click ü.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “u with umlaut” or draw ü. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
iPhone and iPad
- iPhone keyboard
- Touch and hold the u key, slide to ü, release.
- Or just copy it
- Tap ü at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “u with umlaut” or draw ü. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Android
- Android keyboard (Gboard)
- Touch and hold the u key, slide to ü, release.
- Or just copy it
- Tap ü at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “u with umlaut” or draw ü. 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 fc, then press Space or Enter.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “u with umlaut” or draw ü. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Chromebook
- Chromebook
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type fc, press Enter. Or add the US International keyboard in Settings.
- US-International keyboard
- With the US-International layout enabled: " then u, or AltGr+y.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “u with umlaut” or draw ü. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Codes for developers
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- Decomposed (NFD)
ü can be written as one code point (U+00FC) or as u plus a combining mark. Normalise to NFC before comparing strings.
Words with ü
German
Turkish
Hungarian
Spanish
Estonian
Questions about ü
What is ü?
ü is the latin small letter u with diaeresis (Unicode U+00FC). It is the letter u with umlaut (diaeresis). It is used in German, Turkish, Hungarian, Spanish, Estonian, and Catalan.
How do I type ü on Windows?
Hold Alt and type 0252 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. In Word you can also type 00FC and press Alt+X.
How do I type ü on a Mac?
Press Option+u, then u. You can also hold the u key and pick ü from the accent menu.
How do I type ü on my phone?
On iPhone and Android, press and hold the u key and slide to ü.
What is the HTML code for ü?
Use ü or the numeric entity ü (hex ü). In CSS write \FC, in JavaScript \u00FC.