How to Type ě (E with caron) on Windows
Typing ě (e with caron) on Windows takes a few seconds once you know the trick. The short answer is Win+. → Symbols. Read on for step-by-step instructions, the uppercase Ě and what to do when a method does not work.
ě on Windows: Win+. → Symbols
Ě on Windows: Win+. → Symbols
Or copy it:
Method 1: 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 ě.
Method 2: Character Map
- Press Win, type charmap and open Character Map.
- Tick Advanced view and type 011B in the "Go to Unicode" box.
- Click Select, then Copy, and paste with Ctrl+V.
How to type the capital Ě
The uppercase form works the same way with Shift added where a letter is typed.
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 Ě.
Character Map
- Press Win, type charmap and open Character Map.
- Tick Advanced view and type 011A in the "Go to Unicode" box.
- Click Select, then Copy, and paste with Ctrl+V.
About the letter ě
ě is Unicode U+011B, named LATIN SMALL LETTER E WITH CARON. It is used in Czech and Mandarin Pinyin. A small v above a letter, called háček in Czech and kvačica in Croatian. It softens consonants (č, š, ž, ř) and marks the third tone in Pinyin (ǎ, ǐ). See the ě 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 ě on Windows?
Win+. → Symbols.
Can I just copy and paste ě?
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 ě?
U+011B. In HTML it is ě.
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