How to Type þ (Thorn) on Chromebook
Typing þ (Thorn) on Chromebook takes a few seconds once you know the trick. The short answer is Ctrl+Shift+U, 00fe, Space. Read on for step-by-step instructions, the uppercase Þ and what to do when a method does not work.
þ on Chromebook: Ctrl+Shift+U, 00fe, Space
Þ on Chromebook: Ctrl+Shift+U, 00de, Space
Or copy it:
Method 1: Unicode shortcut
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U. An underlined u appears.
- Type 00fe.
- Press Space or Enter and þ 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+T.
Method 3: Icelandic keyboard
Add the Icelandic input method in the same settings screen and switch to it when writing in Icelandic. The keyboard shortcut viewer (Ctrl+Search+S) shows where each letter sits.
How to type the capital Þ
The uppercase form works the same way with Shift added where a letter is typed.
Unicode shortcut
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U. An underlined u appears.
- Type 00de.
- Press Space or Enter and Þ appears.
The same shortcut works on most Linux desktops.
US International keyboard
Add it in Settings → Device → Keyboard and inputs → Input settings → Add input methods, then switch with Ctrl+Space. Or use AltGr+Shift+T.
About the letter þ
þ is Unicode U+00FE, named LATIN SMALL LETTER THORN. It is used in Icelandic. See the þ 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 þ on Chromebook?
Ctrl+Shift+U, 00fe, Space.
Can I just copy and paste þ?
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 þ?
U+00FE. In HTML it is þ.
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