ŵ w with circumflex (Welsh ŵ)
U+0175 · LATIN SMALL LETTER W WITH CIRCUMFLEX
Languages that use ŵ: Welsh
How to type ŵ
Shortcuts verified against Microsoft, Apple and X.Org documentation.
Windows
- Alt code
- No Alt code exists for ŵ (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 0175 then press Alt+X. The code turns into ŵ.
- Character Map
- Open Character Map (search “charmap” in the Start menu), find ŵ, click Select then Copy.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “w with circumflex (Welsh ŵ)” or draw ŵ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Mac
- Option key
- There is no Option shortcut for ŵ on the US keyboard layout.
- Press and hold
- ŵ 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+6, then w.
- Unicode Hex Input
- Switch to Unicode Hex Input, hold Option and type 0175.
- Character Viewer
- Press Control+Command+Space, search “w with circumflex (Welsh ŵ)” and double-click ŵ.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “w with circumflex (Welsh ŵ)” or draw ŵ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
iPhone and iPad
- iPhone keyboard
- Touch and hold the w key, slide to ŵ, release.
- Tip: iOS 17 and later; on Gboard add the Welsh keyboard..
- Or just copy it
- Tap ŵ at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “w with circumflex (Welsh ŵ)” or draw ŵ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Android
- Android keyboard (Gboard)
- ŵ is not in the English keyboard pop-up on Gboard.
- Tip: iOS 17 and later; on Gboard add the Welsh keyboard..
- Or just copy it
- Tap ŵ at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “w with circumflex (Welsh ŵ)” or draw ŵ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Linux
- Compose key
- Press Compose ^ w (enable the Compose key in your keyboard settings first).
- Unicode entry (GTK apps and Chromebook)
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 175, then press Space or Enter.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “w with circumflex (Welsh ŵ)” or draw ŵ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Chromebook
- Chromebook
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 175, press Enter. Or add the US International keyboard in Settings.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “w with circumflex (Welsh ŵ)” or draw ŵ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Codes for developers
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- Decomposed (NFD)
ŵ can be written as one code point (U+0175) or as w plus a combining mark. Normalise to NFC before comparing strings.
Words with ŵ
Welsh
Questions about ŵ
What is ŵ?
ŵ is the latin small letter w with circumflex (Unicode U+0175). It is the letter w with circumflex. It is used in Welsh.
How do I type ŵ on Windows?
ŵ has no Alt code because it is not in Windows code page 1252. In Word type 0175 then press Alt+X, or copy the character from this page.
How do I type ŵ on a Mac?
Hold the w key on your Mac keyboard and pick ŵ from the pop-up accent menu, or use the Character Viewer (Control+Command+Space).
How do I type ŵ on my phone?
On iPhone and Android, press and hold the w key and slide to ŵ.
What is the HTML code for ŵ?
Use ŵ or the numeric entity ŵ (hex ŵ). In CSS write \175, in JavaScript \u0175.