How to Type œ (Oe ligature (ethel)) on Windows
Need œ on Windows 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 Alt+0156, and there are a few backups below for when that one is not available.
œ on Windows: Alt+0156
Πon Windows: Alt+0140
Or copy it:
Method 1: Alt code (fastest with a number pad)
- Make sure Num Lock is on.
- Hold down the left Alt key.
- Type 0156 on the number pad, not the top row of numbers.
- Release Alt and œ appears.
Method 2: Emoji and symbols panel (no number pad needed)
- Press Win+. (period) to open the panel.
- Select the Symbols tab (Ω).
- Choose the Latin symbols group and click œ.
Method 3: Character Map
- Press Win, type charmap and open Character Map.
- Tick Advanced view and type 0153 in the "Go to Unicode" box.
- Click Select, then Copy, and paste with Ctrl+V.
How to type the capital Œ
The uppercase form works the same way with Shift added where a letter is typed.
Alt code (fastest with a number pad)
- Make sure Num Lock is on.
- Hold down the left Alt key.
- Type 0140 on the number pad, not the top row of numbers.
- Release Alt and Πappears.
Emoji and symbols panel (no number pad needed)
- Press Win+. (period) to open the panel.
- Select the Symbols tab (Ω).
- Choose the Latin symbols group and click Œ.
About the letter œ
œ is Unicode U+0153, named LATIN SMALL LIGATURE OE. It is used in French. See the œ character page for every code and shortcut.
Troubleshooting
- Alt codes only work with the number pad. On a laptop without one, use Win+. or the US-International layout.
- If Alt codes type the wrong symbol, add a 0 before the number (Alt+0233 rather than Alt+130).
- Some apps, such as remote desktop sessions, block Alt codes. Copy the letter from this page instead.
Frequently asked questions
What is the shortcut for œ on Windows?
Alt+0156.
Can I just copy and paste œ?
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 œ?
U+0153. In HTML it is œ.
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