How to Type ŝ (S with circumflex) on Microsoft Word

Published May 12, 2026, 2 min read

ŝ is s with circumflex, a letter used in Esperanto. On Microsoft Word, the quickest way to get it is 015D then Alt+X. This guide covers every method that works, including the capital Ŝ and fixes for common problems.

ŝ on Microsoft Word: 015D then Alt+X

Ŝ on Microsoft Word: 015C then Alt+X

Or copy it:

Method 1: Alt+X Unicode trick

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

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

How to type the capital Ŝ

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

Alt+X Unicode trick

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

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

About the letter ŝ

ŝ is Unicode U+015D, named LATIN SMALL LETTER S WITH CIRCUMFLEX. It is used in Esperanto. A small caret (^) above a vowel. In French it often marks a vanished s (forêt from forest), in Portuguese a closed vowel, in Welsh a long vowel, and in Vietnamese a distinct vowel (â, ê, ô). See the ŝ 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 ŝ on Microsoft Word?

015D then Alt+X.

Can I just copy and paste ŝ?

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 ŝ?

U+015D. In HTML it is ŝ.

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