The Accent Letters

How to Type ç (C with cedilla) on Microsoft Word

Published August 24, 2026, 2 min read

ç is c with cedilla, a letter used in French, Portuguese, Turkish and Catalan. On Microsoft Word, the quickest way to get it is Ctrl+,, then C. This guide covers every method that works, including the capital Ç and fixes for common problems.

ç on Microsoft Word: Ctrl+,, then C

Ç on Microsoft Word: Ctrl+,, then Shift+C

Or copy it:

Method 1: Word keyboard shortcut

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

Method 2: Alt+X Unicode trick

  1. Type 00E7 where you want the letter.
  2. Press Alt+X. Word turns the code into ç.

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

Method 3: Insert Symbol

  1. Go to Insert → Symbol → More Symbols.
  2. Set "from" to Unicode (hex) and type 00E7 in Character code.
  3. Click Insert. You can also assign a shortcut key here.

Method 4: Alt code

With Num Lock on, hold Alt and type 0231 on the number pad.

How to type the capital Ç

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

Word keyboard shortcut

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

Alt+X Unicode trick

  1. Type 00C7 where you want the letter.
  2. Press Alt+X. Word turns the code into Ç.

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

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the shortcut for ç on Microsoft Word?

Ctrl+,, then 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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