How to Type ß (Sharp s (eszett)) on Chromebook

Published July 29, 2026, 2 min read

Need ß on Chromebook 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 Ctrl+Shift+U, 00df, Space, and there are a few backups below for when that one is not available.

ß on Chromebook: Ctrl+Shift+U, 00df, Space

Or copy it:

Method 1: Unicode shortcut

Press Ctrl+Shift+U. An underlined u appears.
Type 00df.
Press Space or Enter and ß appears.

The same shortcut works on most Linux desktops.

Method 2: US International keyboard

Add it in Settings → Device → Keyboard and inputs → Input settings → Add input methods, then switch with Ctrl+Space. Or use AltGr+S.

Method 3: German keyboard

Add the German input method in the same settings screen and switch to it when writing in German. The keyboard shortcut viewer (Ctrl+Search+S) shows where each letter sits.

About the letter ß

ß is Unicode U+00DF, named LATIN SMALL LETTER SHARP S. It is used in German. See the ß character page for every code and shortcut.

Troubleshooting

Ctrl+Shift+U does not work in some Android apps on ChromeOS. Use it in Chrome and web apps.
Make sure you type the code in lowercase or uppercase; both work, but do not include "U+".
If nothing happens, check that an input method other than the default English one is not active.

Frequently asked questions

What is the shortcut for ß on Chromebook?

Ctrl+Shift+U, 00df, Space.

Can I just copy and paste ß?

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 ß?

U+00DF. In HTML it is ß.

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