The Accent Letters

How to Type ó (O with acute) on Google Docs

Published September 14, 2026, 2 min read

ó is o with acute, a letter used in Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and Polish. On Google Docs, the quickest way to get it is Insert → Special characters. This guide covers every method that works, including the capital Ó and fixes for common problems.

ó on Google Docs: Insert → Special characters

Ó on Google Docs: Insert → Special characters

Or copy it:

Method 1: Special characters menu

  1. Click Insert → Special characters.
  2. Type "o with acute" or the code 00F3 in the search box, or draw the letter in the box.
  3. Click ó to insert it.

Method 2: Use your computer's shortcut

Docs accepts whatever your operating system types. On Windows use Alt+0243; on a Mac use Option+E, then O; on a Chromebook press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 00F3 and press Space.

Method 3: Automatic substitution

  1. Go to Tools → Preferences → Substitutions.
  2. Add a shortcut such as ooo in the left column and paste ó in the right.
  3. Click OK. Typing the shortcut and a space now inserts ó.

How to type the capital Ó

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

Special characters menu

  1. Click Insert → Special characters.
  2. Type "capital o with acute" or the code 00D3 in the search box, or draw the letter in the box.
  3. Click Ó to insert it.

Use your computer's shortcut

Docs accepts whatever your operating system types. On Windows use Alt+0211; on a Mac use Option+E, then Shift+O; on a Chromebook press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 00D3 and press Space.

About the letter ó

ó is Unicode U+00F3, named LATIN SMALL LETTER O WITH ACUTE. It is used in Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Polish, Czech, Slovak, Hungarian and Icelandic. A short line slanting up to the right. It marks stress in Spanish (canción), a closed vowel in French (été), vowel length in Czech, Hungarian and Irish, and a rising tone in Vietnamese and Pinyin. See the ó character page for every code and shortcut.

Troubleshooting

Frequently asked questions

What is the shortcut for ó on Google Docs?

Insert → Special characters.

Can I just copy and paste ó?

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 ó?

U+00F3. In HTML it is ó.

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