The Accent Letters

How to Type ŀ (L with middle dot) on Microsoft Word

Published April 21, 2026, 2 min read

ŀ is l with middle dot. On Microsoft Word, the quickest way to get it is 0140 then Alt+X. This guide covers every method that works, including the capital Ŀ and fixes for common problems.

ŀ on Microsoft Word: 0140 then Alt+X

Ŀ on Microsoft Word: 013F then Alt+X

Or copy it:

Method 1: Alt+X Unicode trick

  1. Type 0140 where you want the letter.
  2. Press Alt+X. Word turns the code into ŀ.

Press Alt+X again to turn it back into the code. On a Mac, Word uses the macOS methods instead.

Method 2: Insert Symbol

  1. Go to Insert → Symbol → More Symbols.
  2. Set "from" to Unicode (hex) and type 0140 in Character code.
  3. Click Insert. You can also assign a shortcut key here.

How to type the capital Ŀ

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

Alt+X Unicode trick

  1. Type 013F where you want the letter.
  2. Press Alt+X. Word turns the code into Ŀ.

Press Alt+X again to turn it back into the code. On a Mac, Word uses the macOS methods instead.

Insert Symbol

  1. Go to Insert → Symbol → More Symbols.
  2. Set "from" to Unicode (hex) and type 013F in Character code.
  3. Click Insert. You can also assign a shortcut key here.

About the letter ŀ

ŀ is Unicode U+0140, named LATIN SMALL LETTER L WITH MIDDLE DOT. See the ŀ character page for every code and shortcut.

Troubleshooting

Frequently asked questions

What is the shortcut for ŀ on Microsoft Word?

0140 then Alt+X.

Can I just copy and paste ŀ?

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 ŀ?

U+0140. In HTML it is ŀ.

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