How to Type ğ (G with breve) on LaTeX

Published June 14, 2026, 2 min read

Typing ğ (g with breve) on LaTeX takes a few seconds once you know the trick. The short answer is \u{g}. Read on for step-by-step instructions, the uppercase Ğ and what to do when a method does not work.

ğ on LaTeX: \u{g}

Ğ on LaTeX: \u{G}

Or copy it:

Method 1: LaTeX command

Write \u{g} in text mode. Load \usepackage[T1]{fontenc} for correct hyphenation and copy-paste from the PDF.

Method 2: Type the character directly

Since 2018 pdfLaTeX reads UTF-8 by default, so you can paste ğ into your source. On Overleaf, set the compiler in Menu → Compiler.

Method 3: In math mode

For a variable with this accent, use $\breve{g}$ . Math accents are for symbols, so use the text command for words.

How to type the capital Ğ

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

LaTeX command

Write \u{G} in text mode. Load \usepackage[T1]{fontenc} for correct hyphenation and copy-paste from the PDF.

Type the character directly

Since 2018 pdfLaTeX reads UTF-8 by default, so you can paste Ğ into your source. On Overleaf, set the compiler in Menu → Compiler.

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

Accents on i and j need the dotless forms \i and \j in old LaTeX; modern LaTeX handles this automatically.
If the letter is missing in the PDF, the font lacks it. Switch to XeLaTeX or LuaLaTeX with a broader font.
Wrap commands in braces when the next character is a letter: \'{e}x, not \'ex.

Frequently asked questions

What is the shortcut for ğ on LaTeX?

\u{g}.

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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