How to Type ğ (G with breve) on Microsoft Word
ğ is g with breve, a letter used in Turkish. On Microsoft Word, the quickest way to get it is 011F then Alt+X. This guide covers every method that works, including the capital Ğ and fixes for common problems.
ğ on Microsoft Word: 011F then Alt+X
Ğ on Microsoft Word: 011E then Alt+X
Or copy it:
Method 1: Alt+X Unicode trick
- Type 011F where you want the letter.
- Press Alt+X. Word turns the code into ğ.
Press Alt+X again to turn it back into the code. On a Mac, Word uses the macOS methods instead.
Method 2: Insert Symbol
- Go to Insert → Symbol → More Symbols.
- Set "from" to Unicode (hex) and type 011F in Character code.
- Click Insert. You can also assign a shortcut key here.
How to type the capital Ğ
The uppercase form works the same way with Shift added where a letter is typed.
Alt+X Unicode trick
- Type 011E where you want the letter.
- Press Alt+X. Word turns the code into Ğ.
Press Alt+X again to turn it back into the code. On a Mac, Word uses the macOS methods instead.
Insert Symbol
- Go to Insert → Symbol → More Symbols.
- Set "from" to Unicode (hex) and type 011E in Character code.
- Click Insert. You can also assign a shortcut key here.
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
- 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 ğ on Microsoft Word?
011F then Alt+X.
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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