How to Type ě (E with caron) on Microsoft Word
The letter ě does not have its own key on an English keyboard, but Microsoft Word still makes it easy to type. Use 011B then Alt+X, or pick one of the other methods in this guide. ě appears in Czech and Mandarin Pinyin.
ě on Microsoft Word: 011B then Alt+X
Ě on Microsoft Word: 011A then Alt+X
Or copy it:
Method 1: Alt+X Unicode trick
- Type 011B where you want the letter.
- Press Alt+X. Word turns the code into ě.
Press Alt+X again to turn it back into the code. On a Mac, Word uses the macOS methods instead.
Method 2: Insert Symbol
- Go to Insert → Symbol → More Symbols.
- Set "from" to Unicode (hex) and type 011B in Character code.
- Click Insert. You can also assign a shortcut key here.
How to type the capital Ě
The uppercase form works the same way with Shift added where a letter is typed.
Alt+X Unicode trick
- Type 011A where you want the letter.
- Press Alt+X. Word turns the code into Ě.
Press Alt+X again to turn it back into the code. On a Mac, Word uses the macOS methods instead.
Insert Symbol
- Go to Insert → Symbol → More Symbols.
- Set "from" to Unicode (hex) and type 011A in Character code.
- Click Insert. You can also assign a shortcut key here.
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
- Ctrl accent shortcuts are in Word for Windows. Word for Mac uses the macOS Option shortcuts.
- If Alt+X converts the wrong text, select just the code first, then press Alt+X.
- Change the font if the letter shows as an empty box; Calibri, Arial and Times New Roman cover common accents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the shortcut for ě on Microsoft Word?
011B then Alt+X.
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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