How to Type ø (O with stroke) on Android
Need ø on Android 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 Hold o, and there are a few backups below for when that one is not available.
ø on Android: Hold o
Ø on Android: Hold o
Or copy it:
Method 1: Long-press the letter
- Open the keyboard in any app.
- Touch and hold the o key.
- Slide your finger to ø and lift it.
ø is on the long-press menu of the default English keyboard.
Method 2: Add the Norwegian keyboard
- Open Settings → System → Languages & input → On-screen keyboard → Gboard → Languages.
- Tap Add keyboard and pick Norwegian.
- Switch keyboards with the globe key or by holding the space bar.
Method 3: Personal dictionary shortcut
In Gboard go to Settings → Dictionary → Personal dictionary, pick your language, tap +, paste ø as the word and add a shortcut such as ost. Typing the shortcut then suggests ø.
How to type the capital Ø
The uppercase form works the same way with Shift added where a letter is typed.
Long-press the letter
- Open the keyboard in any app.
- Touch and hold the O key (with Shift on).
- Slide your finger to Ø and lift it.
Ø is on the long-press menu of the default English keyboard.
Add the Norwegian keyboard
- Open Settings → System → Languages & input → On-screen keyboard → Gboard → Languages.
- Tap Add keyboard and pick Norwegian.
- Switch keyboards with the globe key or by holding the space bar.
About the letter ø
ø is Unicode U+00F8, named LATIN SMALL LETTER O WITH STROKE. It is used in Norwegian, Danish and Faroese. A line through the letter itself. Examples are ø (Danish, Norwegian), ł (Polish), đ (Vietnamese, Croatian) and ħ (Maltese). See the ø character page for every code and shortcut.
Troubleshooting
- Samsung Keyboard and Gboard show slightly different long-press menus. If a letter is missing, add the language.
- Turn off "Long press for symbols" in Gboard settings if holding a key shows numbers instead of accents.
- Personal dictionary shortcuts appear as suggestions; tap the suggestion to insert the letter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the shortcut for ø on Android?
Hold o.
Can I just copy and paste ø?
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 ø?
U+00F8. In HTML it is ø.
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