How to Type ô (O with circumflex) on Microsoft Word

Published August 30, 2026, 2 min read

Need ô on Microsoft Word for a name, an address or a word in another language? You do not have to copy it from a website every time. The fastest method is Ctrl+Shift+^, then O, and there are a few backups below for when that one is not available.

ô on Microsoft Word: Ctrl+Shift+^, then O

Ô on Microsoft Word: Ctrl+Shift+^, then Shift+O

Or copy it:

Method 1: Word keyboard shortcut

Press Ctrl+Shift+^, then O. Press the first combination, release, then type the letter. This works in Word for Windows and in Outlook.

Method 2: Alt+X Unicode trick

Type 00F4 where you want the letter.
Press Alt+X. Word turns the code into ô.

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

Method 3: Insert Symbol

Go to Insert → Symbol → More Symbols.
Set "from" to Unicode (hex) and type 00F4 in Character code.
Click Insert. You can also assign a shortcut key here.

Method 4: Alt code

With Num Lock on, hold Alt and type 0244 on the number pad.

How to type the capital Ô

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

Word keyboard shortcut

Press Ctrl+Shift+^, then Shift+O. Press the first combination, release, then type the letter. This works in Word for Windows and in Outlook.

Alt+X Unicode trick

Type 00D4 where you want the letter.
Press Alt+X. Word turns the code into Ô.

Press Alt+X again to turn it back into the code. On a Mac, Word uses the macOS methods instead: Option+I, then Shift+O.

About the letter ô

ô is Unicode U+00F4, named LATIN SMALL LETTER O WITH CIRCUMFLEX. It is used in French, Portuguese, Slovak, Welsh, Vietnamese and Afrikaans. A small caret (^) above a vowel. In French it often marks a vanished s (forêt from forest), in Portuguese a closed vowel, in Welsh a long vowel, and in Vietnamese a distinct vowel (â, ê, ô). See the ô 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 ô on Microsoft Word?

Ctrl+Shift+^, then O.

Can I just copy and paste ô?

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 ô?

U+00F4. In HTML it is ô.

Related guides

All accent shortcuts for Microsoft Word