How to Type ŕ (R with acute) on Microsoft Word

Published May 17, 2026, 2 min read

The letter ŕ does not have its own key on an English keyboard, but Microsoft Word still makes it easy to type. Use 0155 then Alt+X, or pick one of the other methods in this guide. ŕ appears in Slovak.

ŕ on Microsoft Word: 0155 then Alt+X

Ŕ on Microsoft Word: 0154 then Alt+X

Or copy it:

Method 1: Alt+X Unicode trick

Type 0155 where you want the letter.
Press Alt+X. Word turns the code into ŕ.

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

Method 2: Insert Symbol

Go to Insert → Symbol → More Symbols.
Set "from" to Unicode (hex) and type 0155 in Character code.
Click Insert. You can also assign a shortcut key here.

How to type the capital Ŕ

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

Alt+X Unicode trick

Type 0154 where you want the letter.
Press Alt+X. Word turns the code into Ŕ.

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

Insert Symbol

Go to Insert → Symbol → More Symbols.
Set "from" to Unicode (hex) and type 0154 in Character code.
Click Insert. You can also assign a shortcut key here.

About the letter ŕ

ŕ is Unicode U+0155, named LATIN SMALL LETTER R WITH ACUTE. It is used in Slovak. A short line slanting up to the right. It marks stress in Spanish (canción), a closed vowel in French (été), vowel length in Czech, Hungarian and Irish, and a rising tone in Vietnamese and Pinyin. See the ŕ 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 ŕ on Microsoft Word?

0155 then Alt+X.

Can I just copy and paste ŕ?

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 ŕ?

U+0155. In HTML it is ŕ.

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All accent shortcuts for Microsoft Word