How to Type ĸ (Kra) on Microsoft Word

Published April 22, 2026, 2 min read

Typing ĸ (Kra) on Microsoft Word takes a few seconds once you know the trick. The short answer is 0138 then Alt+X. Read on for step-by-step instructions and what to do when a method does not work.

ĸ on Microsoft Word: 0138 then Alt+X

Or copy it:

Method 1: Alt+X Unicode trick

Type 0138 where you want the letter.
Press Alt+X. Word turns the code into ĸ.

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 0138 in Character code.
Click Insert. You can also assign a shortcut key here.

About the letter ĸ

ĸ is Unicode U+0138, named LATIN SMALL LETTER KRA. See the ĸ 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 ĸ on Microsoft Word?

0138 then Alt+X.

Can I just copy and paste ĸ?

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 ĸ?

U+0138. In HTML it is ĸ.

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