How to Type ħ (H with stroke) on Microsoft Word

Published June 8, 2026, 2 min read

ħ is h with stroke, a letter used in Maltese. On Microsoft Word, the quickest way to get it is 0127 then Alt+X. This guide covers every method that works, including the capital Ħ and fixes for common problems.

ħ on Microsoft Word: 0127 then Alt+X

Ħ on Microsoft Word: 0126 then Alt+X

Or copy it:

Method 1: Alt+X Unicode trick

Type 0127 where you want the letter.
Press Alt+X. Word turns the code into ħ.

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 0127 in Character code.
Click Insert. You can also assign a shortcut key here.

How to type the capital Ħ

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

Alt+X Unicode trick

Type 0126 where you want the letter.
Press Alt+X. Word turns the code into Ħ.

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 0126 in Character code.
Click Insert. You can also assign a shortcut key here.

About the letter ħ

ħ is Unicode U+0127, named LATIN SMALL LETTER H WITH STROKE. It is used in Maltese. A line through the letter itself. Examples are ø (Danish, Norwegian), ł (Polish), đ (Vietnamese, Croatian) and ħ (Maltese). See the ħ 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 ħ on Microsoft Word?

0127 then Alt+X.

Can I just copy and paste ħ?

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 ħ?

U+0127. In HTML it is ħ.

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