How to Type ê (E with circumflex) on Chromebook
Typing ê (e with circumflex) on Chromebook takes a few seconds once you know the trick. The short answer is Ctrl+Shift+U, 00ea, Space. Read on for step-by-step instructions, the uppercase Ê and what to do when a method does not work.
ê on Chromebook: Ctrl+Shift+U, 00ea, Space
Ê on Chromebook: Ctrl+Shift+U, 00ca, Space
Or copy it:
Method 1: Unicode shortcut
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U. An underlined u appears.
- Type 00ea.
- Press Space or Enter and ê appears.
The same shortcut works on most Linux desktops.
Method 2: US International keyboard
Add it in Settings → Device → Keyboard and inputs → Input settings → Add input methods, then switch with Ctrl+Space. Press Shift+6 (^), then E.
Method 3: French keyboard
Add the French input method in the same settings screen and switch to it when writing in French. The keyboard shortcut viewer (Ctrl+Search+S) shows where each letter sits.
How to type the capital Ê
The uppercase form works the same way with Shift added where a letter is typed.
Unicode shortcut
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U. An underlined u appears.
- Type 00ca.
- Press Space or Enter and Ê appears.
The same shortcut works on most Linux desktops.
US International keyboard
Add it in Settings → Device → Keyboard and inputs → Input settings → Add input methods, then switch with Ctrl+Space. Press Shift+6 (^), then Shift+E.
About the letter ê
ê is Unicode U+00EA, named LATIN SMALL LETTER E WITH CIRCUMFLEX. It is used in French, Portuguese, Welsh, Vietnamese and Afrikaans. 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 ê character page for every code and shortcut.
Troubleshooting
- Ctrl+Shift+U does not work in some Android apps on ChromeOS. Use it in Chrome and web apps.
- Make sure you type the code in lowercase or uppercase; both work, but do not include "U+".
- If nothing happens, check that an input method other than the default English one is not active.
Frequently asked questions
What is the shortcut for ê on Chromebook?
Ctrl+Shift+U, 00ea, Space.
Can I just copy and paste ê?
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 ê?
U+00EA. In HTML it is ê.
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