How to Type è (E with grave) on Google Docs
Need è on Google Docs for a name, an address or a word in another language? You do not have to copy it from a website every time. The fastest method is Insert → Special characters, and there are a few backups below for when that one is not available.
è on Google Docs: Insert → Special characters
È on Google Docs: Insert → Special characters
Or copy it:
Method 1: Special characters menu
- Click Insert → Special characters.
- Type "e with grave" or the code 00E8 in the search box, or draw the letter in the box.
- Click è to insert it.
Method 2: Use your computer's shortcut
Docs accepts whatever your operating system types. On Windows use Alt+0232; on a Mac use Option+`, then E; on a Chromebook press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 00E8 and press Space.
Method 3: Automatic substitution
- Go to Tools → Preferences → Substitutions.
- Add a shortcut such as eee in the left column and paste è in the right.
- Click OK. Typing the shortcut and a space now inserts è.
How to type the capital È
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 grave" or the code 00C8 in the search box, or draw the letter in the box.
- Click È to insert it.
Use your computer's shortcut
Docs accepts whatever your operating system types. On Windows use Alt+0200; on a Mac use Option+`, then Shift+E; on a Chromebook press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 00C8 and press Space.
About the letter è
è is Unicode U+00E8, named LATIN SMALL LETTER E WITH GRAVE. It is used in French, Italian, Dutch, Catalan, Welsh, Vietnamese, Mandarin Pinyin and Afrikaans. A short line slanting down to the right. French uses it on à, è and ù, Italian on final stressed vowels (città), Catalan and Portuguese for vowel quality, and Vietnamese and Pinyin for a falling tone. See the è 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 è on Google Docs?
Insert → Special characters.
Can I just copy and paste è?
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 è?
U+00E8. In HTML it is è.
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