How to Type ã (A with tilde) on Microsoft Word

Q: What is the Unicode code for ã?

U+00E3. In HTML it is &atilde;.

Published August 2, 2026, 2 min read

Typing ã (a with tilde) on Microsoft Word takes a few seconds once you know the trick. The short answer is Ctrl+Shift+~, then A. Read on for step-by-step instructions, the uppercase Ã and what to do when a method does not work.

ã on Microsoft Word: Ctrl+Shift+~, then A

Ã on Microsoft Word: Ctrl+Shift+~, then Shift+A

Or copy it:

Method 1: Word keyboard shortcut

Press Ctrl+Shift+~, then A. Press the first combination, release, then type the letter. This works in Word for Windows and in Outlook.

Method 2: Alt+X Unicode trick

Type 00E3 where you want the letter.
Press Alt+X. Word turns the code into ã.

Press Alt+X again to turn it back into the code. On a Mac, Word uses the macOS methods instead: Option+N, then A.

Method 3: Insert Symbol

Go to Insert → Symbol → More Symbols.
Set "from" to Unicode (hex) and type 00E3 in Character code.
Click Insert. You can also assign a shortcut key here.

Method 4: Alt code

With Num Lock on, hold Alt and type 0227 on the number pad.

How to type the capital Ã

The uppercase form works the same way with Shift added where a letter is typed.

Word keyboard shortcut

Press Ctrl+Shift+~, then Shift+A. Press the first combination, release, then type the letter. This works in Word for Windows and in Outlook.

Alt+X Unicode trick

Type 00C3 where you want the letter.
Press Alt+X. Word turns the code into Ã.

Press Alt+X again to turn it back into the code. On a Mac, Word uses the macOS methods instead: Option+N, then Shift+A.

About the letter ã

ã is Unicode U+00E3, named LATIN SMALL LETTER A WITH TILDE. It is used in Portuguese and Vietnamese. A wavy line above a letter. Spanish uses it for ñ, Portuguese for nasal vowels (ã, õ), Estonian for õ, and Vietnamese for the broken rising tone. See the ã character page for every code and shortcut.

Troubleshooting

Ctrl accent shortcuts are in Word for Windows. Word for Mac uses the macOS Option shortcuts.
If Alt+X converts the wrong text, select just the code first, then press Alt+X.
Change the font if the letter shows as an empty box; Calibri, Arial and Times New Roman cover common accents.

Frequently asked questions

What is the shortcut for ã on Microsoft Word?

Ctrl+Shift+~, then A.

Can I just copy and paste ã?

Yes. Click the copy button above, then paste with Ctrl+V on Windows and Chromebook, Cmd+V on a Mac, or touch and hold and choose Paste on a phone.

What is the Unicode code for ã?

U+00E3. In HTML it is ã.

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