How to Type ø (O with stroke) on Chromebook
Typing ø (o with stroke) on Chromebook takes a few seconds once you know the trick. The short answer is Ctrl+Shift+U, 00f8, Space. Read on for step-by-step instructions, the uppercase Ø and what to do when a method does not work.
ø on Chromebook: Ctrl+Shift+U, 00f8, Space
Ø on Chromebook: Ctrl+Shift+U, 00d8, Space
Or copy it:
Method 1: Unicode shortcut
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U. An underlined u appears.
- Type 00f8.
- Press Space or Enter and ø appears.
The same shortcut works on most Linux desktops.
Method 2: US International keyboard
Add it in Settings → Device → Keyboard and inputs → Input settings → Add input methods, then switch with Ctrl+Space. Or use AltGr+L.
Method 3: Norwegian keyboard
Add the Norwegian input method in the same settings screen and switch to it when writing in Norwegian. The keyboard shortcut viewer (Ctrl+Search+S) shows where each letter sits.
How to type the capital Ø
The uppercase form works the same way with Shift added where a letter is typed.
Unicode shortcut
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U. An underlined u appears.
- Type 00d8.
- Press Space or Enter and Ø appears.
The same shortcut works on most Linux desktops.
US International keyboard
Add it in Settings → Device → Keyboard and inputs → Input settings → Add input methods, then switch with Ctrl+Space. Or use AltGr+Shift+L.
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
- Ctrl+Shift+U does not work in some Android apps on ChromeOS. Use it in Chrome and web apps.
- Make sure you type the code in lowercase or uppercase; both work, but do not include "U+".
- If nothing happens, check that an input method other than the default English one is not active.
Frequently asked questions
What is the shortcut for ø on Chromebook?
Ctrl+Shift+U, 00f8, Space.
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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