How to Type ğ (G with breve) on Google Docs
Typing ğ (g with breve) on Google Docs takes a few seconds once you know the trick. The short answer is Insert → Special characters. Read on for step-by-step instructions, the uppercase Ğ and what to do when a method does not work.
ğ on Google Docs: Insert → Special characters
Ğ on Google Docs: Insert → Special characters
Or copy it:
Method 1: Special characters menu
- Click Insert → Special characters.
- Type "g with breve" or the code 011F in the search box, or draw the letter in the box.
- Click ğ to insert it.
Method 2: Use your computer's shortcut
Docs accepts whatever your operating system types. On Windows use the Win+. symbols panel; on a Mac use Unicode Hex Input (hold Option and type 011F); on a Chromebook press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 011F and press Space.
Method 3: Automatic substitution
- Go to Tools → Preferences → Substitutions.
- Add a shortcut such as ggg in the left column and paste ğ in the right.
- Click OK. Typing the shortcut and a space now inserts ğ.
How to type the capital Ğ
The uppercase form works the same way with Shift added where a letter is typed.
Special characters menu
- Click Insert → Special characters.
- Type "capital g with breve" or the code 011E in the search box, or draw the letter in the box.
- Click Ğ to insert it.
Use your computer's shortcut
Docs accepts whatever your operating system types. On Windows use the Win+. symbols panel; on a Mac use Unicode Hex Input (hold Option and type 011E); on a Chromebook press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 011E and press Space.
About the letter ğ
ğ is Unicode U+011F, named LATIN SMALL LETTER G WITH BREVE. It is used in Turkish. A small cup above a letter. Romanian uses ă, Turkish ğ, Vietnamese ă, and Esperanto ŭ. See the ğ 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 ğ on Google Docs?
Insert → Special characters.
Can I just copy and paste ğ?
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 ğ?
U+011F. In HTML it is ğ.
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