How to Type ø (O with stroke) on Microsoft Word

Q: What is the Unicode code for ø?

U+00F8. In HTML it is &oslash;.

Published August 5, 2026, 2 min read

ø is o with stroke, a letter used in Norwegian, Danish and Faroese. On Microsoft Word, the quickest way to get it is Ctrl+/, then O. This guide covers every method that works, including the capital Ø and fixes for common problems.

ø on Microsoft Word: Ctrl+/, then O

Ø on Microsoft Word: Ctrl+/, then Shift+O

Or copy it:

Method 1: Word keyboard shortcut

Press Ctrl+/, 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 00F8 where you want the letter.
Press Alt+X. Word turns the code into ø.

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

Method 3: Insert Symbol

Go to Insert → Symbol → More Symbols.
Set "from" to Unicode (hex) and type 00F8 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 0248 on the number pad.

How to type the capital Ø

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

Word keyboard shortcut

Press Ctrl+/, 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 00D8 where you want the letter.
Press Alt+X. Word turns the code into Ø.

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

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 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 ø on Microsoft Word?

Ctrl+/, then 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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