ŷ y with circumflex (Welsh ŷ)
U+0177 · LATIN SMALL LETTER Y WITH CIRCUMFLEX
Languages that use ŷ: Welsh
How to type ŷ
Shortcuts verified against Microsoft, Apple and X.Org documentation.
Windows
- Alt code
- No Alt code exists for ŷ (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 0177 then press Alt+X. The code turns into ŷ.
- Character Map
- Open Character Map (search “charmap” in the Start menu), find ŷ, click Select then Copy.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “y with circumflex (Welsh ŷ)” or draw ŷ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Mac
- Option key
- There is no Option shortcut for ŷ on the US keyboard layout.
- Press and hold
- ŷ 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 y.
- Unicode Hex Input
- Switch to Unicode Hex Input, hold Option and type 0177.
- Character Viewer
- Press Control+Command+Space, search “y with circumflex (Welsh ŷ)” and double-click ŷ.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “y with circumflex (Welsh ŷ)” or draw ŷ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
iPhone and iPad
- iPhone keyboard
- Touch and hold the y key, slide to ŷ, release.
- Tip: iOS 17 and later; on Gboard it comes with the modern English list or an added Welsh/French keyboard..
- Or just copy it
- Tap ŷ at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “y with circumflex (Welsh ŷ)” or draw ŷ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Android
- Android keyboard (Gboard)
- Touch and hold the y key, slide to ŷ, release.
- Tip: iOS 17 and later; on Gboard it comes with the modern English list or an added Welsh/French keyboard..
- Or just copy it
- Tap ŷ at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “y with circumflex (Welsh ŷ)” or draw ŷ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Linux
- Compose key
- Press Compose ^ y (enable the Compose key in your keyboard settings first).
- Unicode entry (GTK apps and Chromebook)
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 177, then press Space or Enter.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “y with circumflex (Welsh ŷ)” or draw ŷ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Chromebook
- Chromebook
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 177, press Enter. Or add the US International keyboard in Settings.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “y with circumflex (Welsh ŷ)” or draw ŷ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Codes for developers
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- Decomposed (NFD)
ŷ can be written as one code point (U+0177) or as y plus a combining mark. Normalise to NFC before comparing strings.
Words with ŷ
Welsh
Questions about ŷ
What is ŷ?
ŷ is the latin small letter y with circumflex (Unicode U+0177). It is the letter y with circumflex. It is used in Welsh.
How do I type ŷ on Windows?
ŷ has no Alt code because it is not in Windows code page 1252. In Word type 0177 then press Alt+X, or copy the character from this page.
How do I type ŷ on a Mac?
Hold the y key on your Mac keyboard and pick ŷ from the pop-up accent menu, or use the Character Viewer (Control+Command+Space).
How do I type ŷ on my phone?
On iPhone and Android, press and hold the y key and slide to ŷ.
What is the HTML code for ŷ?
Use ŷ or the numeric entity ŷ (hex ŷ). In CSS write \177, in JavaScript \u0177.