How to Type ľ (L with caron) on Microsoft Word

Published May 26, 2026, 2 min read

The letter ľ does not have its own key on an English keyboard, but Microsoft Word still makes it easy to type. Use 013E then Alt+X, or pick one of the other methods in this guide. ľ appears in Slovak.

ľ on Microsoft Word: 013E then Alt+X

Ľ on Microsoft Word: 013D then Alt+X

Or copy it:

Method 1: Alt+X Unicode trick

Type 013E where you want the letter.
Press Alt+X. Word turns the code into ľ.

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 013E in Character code.
Click Insert. You can also assign a shortcut key here.

How to type the capital Ľ

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

Alt+X Unicode trick

Type 013D where you want the letter.
Press Alt+X. Word turns the code into Ľ.

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 013D in Character code.
Click Insert. You can also assign a shortcut key here.

About the letter ľ

ľ is Unicode U+013E, named LATIN SMALL LETTER L WITH CARON. It is used in Slovak. A small v above a letter, called háček in Czech and kvačica in Croatian. It softens consonants (č, š, ž, ř) and marks the third tone in Pinyin (ǎ, ǐ). See the ľ 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 ľ on Microsoft Word?

013E then Alt+X.

Can I just copy and paste ľ?

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 ľ?

U+013E. In HTML it is ľ.

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All accent shortcuts for Microsoft Word