How to Type ò (O with grave) on LaTeX

Q: What is the Unicode code for ò?

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

Published August 15, 2026, 2 min read

Need ò on LaTeX 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 \`{o}, and there are a few backups below for when that one is not available.

ò on LaTeX: \`{o}

Ò on LaTeX: \`{O}

Or copy it:

Method 1: LaTeX command

Write \`{o} in text mode. Load \usepackage[T1]{fontenc} for correct hyphenation and copy-paste from the PDF.

Method 2: Type the character directly

Since 2018 pdfLaTeX reads UTF-8 by default, so you can paste ò into your source. On Overleaf, set the compiler in Menu → Compiler.

Method 3: In math mode

For a variable with this accent, use $\grave{o}$ . Math accents are for symbols, so use the text command for words.

How to type the capital Ò

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

LaTeX command

Write \`{O} in text mode. Load \usepackage[T1]{fontenc} for correct hyphenation and copy-paste from the PDF.

Type the character directly

Since 2018 pdfLaTeX reads UTF-8 by default, so you can paste Ò into your source. On Overleaf, set the compiler in Menu → Compiler.

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

Accents on i and j need the dotless forms \i and \j in old LaTeX; modern LaTeX handles this automatically.
If the letter is missing in the PDF, the font lacks it. Switch to XeLaTeX or LuaLaTeX with a broader font.
Wrap commands in braces when the next character is a letter: \'{e}x, not \'ex.

Frequently asked questions

What is the shortcut for ò on LaTeX?

\`{o}.

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.

Related guides

All accent shortcuts for LaTeX