How to Type ò (O with grave) on Google Docs

Q: What is the Unicode code for ò?

U+00F2. In HTML it is &ograve;.

Published August 15, 2026, 2 min read

ò is o with grave, a letter used in Italian, Catalan, Vietnamese and Mandarin Pinyin. On Google Docs, the quickest way to get it is Insert → Special characters. This guide covers every method that works, including the capital Ò and fixes for common problems.

ò on Google Docs: Insert → Special characters

Ò on Google Docs: Insert → Special characters

Or copy it:

Method 1: Special characters menu

Click Insert → Special characters.
Type "o with grave" or the code 00F2 in the search box, or draw the letter in the box.
Click ò to insert it.

Method 2: Use your computer's shortcut

Docs accepts whatever your operating system types. On Windows use Alt+0242; on a Mac use Option+`, then O; on a Chromebook press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 00F2 and press Space.

Method 3: Automatic substitution

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

How to type the capital Ò

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

Special characters menu

Click Insert → Special characters.
Type "capital o with grave" or the code 00D2 in the search box, or draw the letter in the box.
Click Ò to insert it.

Use your computer's shortcut

Docs accepts whatever your operating system types. On Windows use Alt+0210; on a Mac use Option+`, then Shift+O; on a Chromebook press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 00D2 and press Space.

About the letter ò

ò is Unicode U+00F2, named LATIN SMALL LETTER O WITH GRAVE. It is used in Italian, Catalan, Vietnamese, Mandarin Pinyin and Yoruba. A short line slanting down to the right. French uses it on à, è and ù, Italian on final stressed vowels (città), Catalan and Portuguese for vowel quality, and Vietnamese and Pinyin for a falling tone. See the ò character page for every code and shortcut.

Troubleshooting

Docs substitutions only work in Docs, not in Sheets or Slides.
If drawing in Special characters gives the wrong match, search by name instead.
Keyboard shortcuts from your computer still work in Docs, so use whichever you know.

Frequently asked questions

What is the shortcut for ò on Google Docs?

Insert → Special characters.

Can I just copy and paste ò?

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 ò?

U+00F2. In HTML it is ò.

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