How to Type ş (S with cedilla) on Microsoft Word

Published May 11, 2026, 2 min read

ş is s with cedilla, a letter used in Turkish. On Microsoft Word, the quickest way to get it is 015F then Alt+X. This guide covers every method that works, including the capital Ş and fixes for common problems.

ş on Microsoft Word: 015F then Alt+X

Ş on Microsoft Word: 015E then Alt+X

Or copy it:

Method 1: Alt+X Unicode trick

Type 015F where you want the letter.
Press Alt+X. Word turns the code into ş.

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 015F in Character code.
Click Insert. You can also assign a shortcut key here.

How to type the capital Ş

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

Alt+X Unicode trick

Type 015E where you want the letter.
Press Alt+X. Word turns the code into Ş.

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 015E in Character code.
Click Insert. You can also assign a shortcut key here.

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

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 ş on Microsoft Word?

015F then Alt+X.

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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