How to Type ĕ (E with breve) on Google Docs
Typing ĕ (e with breve) on Google Docs takes a few seconds once you know the trick. The short answer is Insert → Special characters. Read on for step-by-step instructions, the uppercase Ĕ and what to do when a method does not work.
ĕ on Google Docs: Insert → Special characters
Ĕ on Google Docs: Insert → Special characters
Or copy it:
Method 1: Special characters menu
- Click Insert → Special characters.
- Type "e with breve" or the code 0115 in the search box, or draw the letter in the box.
- Click ĕ to insert it.
Method 2: Use your computer's shortcut
Docs accepts whatever your operating system types. On Windows use the Win+. symbols panel; on a Mac use Unicode Hex Input (hold Option and type 0115); on a Chromebook press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 0115 and press Space.
Method 3: Automatic substitution
- Go to Tools → Preferences → Substitutions.
- Add a shortcut such as eee in the left column and paste ĕ in the right.
- Click OK. Typing the shortcut and a space now inserts ĕ.
How to type the capital Ĕ
The uppercase form works the same way with Shift added where a letter is typed.
Special characters menu
- Click Insert → Special characters.
- Type "capital e with breve" or the code 0114 in the search box, or draw the letter in the box.
- Click Ĕ to insert it.
Use your computer's shortcut
Docs accepts whatever your operating system types. On Windows use the Win+. symbols panel; on a Mac use Unicode Hex Input (hold Option and type 0114); on a Chromebook press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 0114 and press Space.
About the letter ĕ
ĕ is Unicode U+0115, named LATIN SMALL LETTER E WITH BREVE. A small cup above a letter. Romanian uses ă, Turkish ğ, Vietnamese ă, and Esperanto ŭ. See the ĕ character page for every code and shortcut.
Troubleshooting
- Docs substitutions only work in Docs, not in Sheets or Slides.
- If drawing in Special characters gives the wrong match, search by name instead.
- Keyboard shortcuts from your computer still work in Docs, so use whichever you know.
Frequently asked questions
What is the shortcut for ĕ on Google Docs?
Insert → Special characters.
Can I just copy and paste ĕ?
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 ĕ?
U+0115. In HTML it is ĕ.
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