How to Type ļ (L with cedilla) on Microsoft Word

Published May 27, 2026, 2 min read

Typing ļ (l with cedilla) on Microsoft Word takes a few seconds once you know the trick. The short answer is 013C then Alt+X. Read on for step-by-step instructions, the uppercase Ļ and what to do when a method does not work.

ļ on Microsoft Word: 013C then Alt+X

Ļ on Microsoft Word: 013B then Alt+X

Or copy it:

Method 1: Alt+X Unicode trick

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

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

How to type the capital Ļ

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

Alt+X Unicode trick

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

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

About the letter ļ

ļ is Unicode U+013C, named LATIN SMALL LETTER L WITH CEDILLA. It is used in Latvian. A small hook under a letter. ç gives a soft s sound in French, Portuguese, Catalan, Turkish and Albanian; Turkish also uses ş, and Latvian uses ģ, ķ, ļ, ņ. See the ļ 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 ļ on Microsoft Word?

013C then Alt+X.

Can I just copy and paste ļ?

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 ļ?

U+013C. In HTML it is ļ.

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