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How to Type ė (E with dot above) on Microsoft Word

Published June 18, 2026, 2 min read

ė is e with dot above, a letter used in Lithuanian. On Microsoft Word, the quickest way to get it is 0117 then Alt+X. This guide covers every method that works, including the capital Ė and fixes for common problems.

ė on Microsoft Word: 0117 then Alt+X

Ė on Microsoft Word: 0116 then Alt+X

Or copy it:

Method 1: Alt+X Unicode trick

  1. Type 0117 where you want the letter.
  2. Press Alt+X. Word turns the code into ė.

Press Alt+X again to turn it back into the code. On a Mac, Word uses the macOS methods instead.

Method 2: Insert Symbol

  1. Go to Insert → Symbol → More Symbols.
  2. Set "from" to Unicode (hex) and type 0117 in Character code.
  3. Click Insert. You can also assign a shortcut key here.

How to type the capital Ė

The uppercase form works the same way with Shift added where a letter is typed.

Alt+X Unicode trick

  1. Type 0116 where you want the letter.
  2. Press Alt+X. Word turns the code into Ė.

Press Alt+X again to turn it back into the code. On a Mac, Word uses the macOS methods instead.

Insert Symbol

  1. Go to Insert → Symbol → More Symbols.
  2. Set "from" to Unicode (hex) and type 0116 in Character code.
  3. Click Insert. You can also assign a shortcut key here.

About the letter ė

ė is Unicode U+0117, named LATIN SMALL LETTER E WITH DOT ABOVE. It is used in Lithuanian. A single dot above a letter, used in Polish (ż), Lithuanian (ė), Maltese (ċ, ġ, ż) and Turkish (İ, the dotted capital I). See the ė character page for every code and shortcut.

Troubleshooting

Frequently asked questions

What is the shortcut for ė on Microsoft Word?

0117 then Alt+X.

Can I just copy and paste ė?

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 ė?

U+0117. In HTML it is ė.

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