How to Type ĉ (C with circumflex) on iPhone
ĉ is c with circumflex, a letter used in Esperanto. On iPhone, the quickest way to get it is Add Esperanto keyboard. This guide covers every method that works, including the capital Ĉ and fixes for common problems.
ĉ on iPhone: Add Esperanto keyboard
Ĉ on iPhone: Add Esperanto keyboard
Or copy it:
Method 1: Long-press the letter
ĉ is not on the long-press menu of the plain English keyboard. Add the Esperanto keyboard, then touch and hold c or use the key it adds.
Method 2: Add the Esperanto keyboard
- Open Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards.
- Tap Add New Keyboard and choose Esperanto.
- Tap the globe key to switch while typing.
Method 3: Text Replacement
Go to Settings → General → Keyboard → Text Replacement, tap +, paste ĉ as the phrase and type a shortcut such as cci. The shortcut syncs to your Mac through iCloud.
How to type the capital Ĉ
The uppercase form works the same way with Shift added where a letter is typed.
Long-press the letter
Ĉ is not on the long-press menu of the plain English keyboard. Add the Esperanto keyboard, then touch and hold c or use the key it adds.
Add the Esperanto keyboard
- Open Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards.
- Tap Add New Keyboard and choose Esperanto.
- Tap the globe key to switch while typing.
About the letter ĉ
ĉ is Unicode U+0109, named LATIN SMALL LETTER C WITH CIRCUMFLEX. It is used in Esperanto. A small caret (^) above a vowel. In French it often marks a vanished s (forêt from forest), in Portuguese a closed vowel, in Welsh a long vowel, and in Vietnamese a distinct vowel (â, ê, ô). See the ĉ character page for every code and shortcut.
Troubleshooting
- If no menu appears when you touch and hold, make sure you are not using a third-party keyboard that disables it.
- Text Replacement shortcuts need a space or punctuation after them to expand.
- Some apps with custom keyboards, such as games, do not support accents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the shortcut for ĉ on iPhone?
Add Esperanto keyboard.
Can I just copy and paste ĉ?
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 ĉ?
U+0109. In HTML it is ĉ.
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