How to Type è (E with grave) on Microsoft Word

Q: What is the Unicode code for è?

U+00E8. In HTML it is &egrave;.

Published September 3, 2026, 2 min read

Typing è (e with grave) on Microsoft Word takes a few seconds once you know the trick. The short answer is Ctrl+`, then E. Read on for step-by-step instructions, the uppercase È and what to do when a method does not work.

è on Microsoft Word: Ctrl+`, then E

È on Microsoft Word: Ctrl+`, then Shift+E

Or copy it:

Method 1: Word keyboard shortcut

Press Ctrl+`, then E. Press the first combination, release, then type the letter. This works in Word for Windows and in Outlook.

Method 2: Alt+X Unicode trick

Type 00E8 where you want the letter.
Press Alt+X. Word turns the code into è.

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

Method 3: Insert Symbol

Go to Insert → Symbol → More Symbols.
Set "from" to Unicode (hex) and type 00E8 in Character code.
Click Insert. You can also assign a shortcut key here.

Method 4: Alt code

With Num Lock on, hold Alt and type 0232 on the number pad.

How to type the capital È

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

Word keyboard shortcut

Press Ctrl+`, then Shift+E. Press the first combination, release, then type the letter. This works in Word for Windows and in Outlook.

Alt+X Unicode trick

Type 00C8 where you want the letter.
Press Alt+X. Word turns the code into È.

Press Alt+X again to turn it back into the code. On a Mac, Word uses the macOS methods instead: Option+`, then Shift+E.

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

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 è on Microsoft Word?

Ctrl+`, then E.

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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