How to Type ş (S with cedilla) on LaTeX

Published May 10, 2026, 2 min read

Need ş on LaTeX 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 \c{s}, and there are a few backups below for when that one is not available.

ş on LaTeX: \c{s}

Ş on LaTeX: \c{S}

Or copy it:

Method 1: LaTeX command

Write \c{s} in text mode. Load \usepackage[T1]{fontenc} for correct hyphenation and copy-paste from the PDF.

Method 2: Type the character directly

Since 2018 pdfLaTeX reads UTF-8 by default, so you can paste ş into your source. On Overleaf, set the compiler in Menu → Compiler.

How to type the capital Ş

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

LaTeX command

Write \c{S} in text mode. Load \usepackage[T1]{fontenc} for correct hyphenation and copy-paste from the PDF.

Type the character directly

Since 2018 pdfLaTeX reads UTF-8 by default, so you can paste Ş into your source. On Overleaf, set the compiler in Menu → Compiler.

About the letter ş

ş is Unicode U+015F, named LATIN SMALL LETTER S WITH CEDILLA. It is used in Turkish. A small hook under a letter. ç gives a soft s sound in French, Portuguese, Catalan, Turkish and Albanian; Turkish also uses ş, and Latvian uses ģ, ķ, ļ, ņ. See the ş character page for every code and shortcut.

Troubleshooting

Accents on i and j need the dotless forms \i and \j in old LaTeX; modern LaTeX handles this automatically.
If the letter is missing in the PDF, the font lacks it. Switch to XeLaTeX or LuaLaTeX with a broader font.
Wrap commands in braces when the next character is a letter: \'{e}x, not \'ex.

Frequently asked questions

What is the shortcut for ş on LaTeX?

\c{s}.

Can I just copy and paste ş?

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 ş?

U+015F. In HTML it is ş.

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