How to Type þ (Thorn) on LaTeX

Published July 26, 2026, 2 min read

Typing þ (Thorn) on LaTeX takes a few seconds once you know the trick. The short answer is \th. Read on for step-by-step instructions, the uppercase Þ and what to do when a method does not work.

þ on LaTeX: \th

Þ on LaTeX: \TH

Or copy it:

Method 1: LaTeX command

Write \th in text mode. This command needs \usepackage[T1]{fontenc}.

Method 2: Type the character directly

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

How to type the capital Þ

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

LaTeX command

Write \TH in text mode. This command needs \usepackage[T1]{fontenc}.

Type the character directly

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

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

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 þ on LaTeX?

\th.

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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