How to Type ç (C with cedilla) on LaTeX

Q: What is the Unicode code for ç?

U+00E7. In HTML it is &ccedil;.

Published August 23, 2026, 2 min read

The letter ç does not have its own key on an English keyboard, but LaTeX still makes it easy to type. Use \c{c}, or pick one of the other methods in this guide. ç appears in French, Portuguese, Turkish and Catalan.

ç on LaTeX: \c{c}

Ç on LaTeX: \c{C}

Or copy it:

Method 1: LaTeX command

Write \c{c} in text mode. Load \usepackage[T1]{fontenc} for correct hyphenation and copy-paste from the PDF.

Method 2: Type the character directly

Since 2018 pdfLaTeX reads UTF-8 by default, so you can paste ç into your source. On Overleaf, set the compiler in Menu → Compiler.

How to type the capital Ç

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

LaTeX command

Write \c{C} in text mode. Load \usepackage[T1]{fontenc} for correct hyphenation and copy-paste from the PDF.

Type the character directly

Since 2018 pdfLaTeX reads UTF-8 by default, so you can paste Ç into your source. On Overleaf, set the compiler in Menu → Compiler.

About the letter ç

ç is Unicode U+00E7, named LATIN SMALL LETTER C WITH CEDILLA. It is used in French, Portuguese, Turkish, Catalan and Albanian. A small hook under a letter. ç gives a soft s sound in French, Portuguese, Catalan, Turkish and Albanian; Turkish also uses ş, and Latvian uses ģ, ķ, ļ, ņ. See the ç character page for every code and shortcut.

Troubleshooting

Accents on i and j need the dotless forms \i and \j in old LaTeX; modern LaTeX handles this automatically.
If the letter is missing in the PDF, the font lacks it. Switch to XeLaTeX or LuaLaTeX with a broader font.
Wrap commands in braces when the next character is a letter: \'{e}x, not \'ex.

Frequently asked questions

What is the shortcut for ç on LaTeX?

\c{c}.

Can I just copy and paste ç?

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 ç?

U+00E7. In HTML it is ç.

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