How to Type æ (Ae ligature (ash)) on Windows

Published August 26, 2026, 3 min read

Need æ on Windows for a name, an address or a word in another language? You do not have to copy it from a website every time. The fastest method is Alt+0230, and there are a few backups below for when that one is not available.

æ on Windows: Alt+0230

Æ on Windows: Alt+0198

Or copy it:

Method 1: Alt code (fastest with a number pad)

Make sure Num Lock is on.
Hold down the left Alt key.
Type 0230 on the number pad, not the top row of numbers.
Release Alt and æ appears.

The older code Alt+145 also works in many programs. Codes that start with 0 are more reliable because they map to the Windows-1252 character set.

Method 2: US-International keyboard

Add the United States-International layout in Settings → Time & language → Language & region → your language → Language options → Add a keyboard. Switch layouts with Win+Space.

Direct shortcut: Right Alt+Z.

On this layout, the apostrophe and quote keys wait for the next letter. Press Space after them when you want a plain ' or ".

Method 3: Emoji and symbols panel (no number pad needed)

Press Win+. (period) to open the panel.
Select the Symbols tab (Ω).
Choose the Latin symbols group and click æ.

Method 4: Character Map

Press Win, type charmap and open Character Map.
Tick Advanced view and type 00E6 in the "Go to Unicode" box.
Click Select, then Copy, and paste with Ctrl+V.

How to type the capital Æ

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

Alt code (fastest with a number pad)

Make sure Num Lock is on.
Hold down the left Alt key.
Type 0198 on the number pad, not the top row of numbers.
Release Alt and Æ appears.

The older code Alt+146 also works in many programs. Codes that start with 0 are more reliable because they map to the Windows-1252 character set.

US-International keyboard

Add the United States-International layout in Settings → Time & language → Language & region → your language → Language options → Add a keyboard. Switch layouts with Win+Space.

Direct shortcut: Right Alt+Shift+Z.

On this layout, the apostrophe and quote keys wait for the next letter. Press Space after them when you want a plain ' or ".

About the letter æ

æ is Unicode U+00E6, named LATIN SMALL LETTER AE. It is used in French, Norwegian, Danish, Icelandic and Faroese. See the æ character page for every code and shortcut.

Troubleshooting

Alt codes only work with the number pad. On a laptop without one, use Win+. or the US-International layout.
If Alt codes type the wrong symbol, add a 0 before the number (Alt+0233 rather than Alt+130).
Some apps, such as remote desktop sessions, block Alt codes. Copy the letter from this page instead.

Frequently asked questions

What is the shortcut for æ on Windows?

Alt+0230.

Can I just copy and paste æ?

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 æ?

U+00E6. In HTML it is æ.

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