The Accent Letters

How to Type þ (Thorn) on Microsoft Word

Published July 26, 2026, 2 min read

þ is Thorn, a letter used in Icelandic. On Microsoft Word, the quickest way to get it is 00FE then Alt+X. This guide covers every method that works, including the capital Þ and fixes for common problems.

þ on Microsoft Word: 00FE then Alt+X

Þ on Microsoft Word: 00DE then Alt+X

Or copy it:

Method 1: Alt+X Unicode trick

  1. Type 00FE where you want the letter.
  2. Press Alt+X. Word turns the code into þ.

Press Alt+X again to turn it back into the code. On a Mac, Word uses the macOS methods instead.

Method 2: Insert Symbol

  1. Go to Insert → Symbol → More Symbols.
  2. Set "from" to Unicode (hex) and type 00FE in Character code.
  3. Click Insert. You can also assign a shortcut key here.

Method 3: Alt code

With Num Lock on, hold Alt and type 0254 on the number pad.

How to type the capital Þ

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

Alt+X Unicode trick

  1. Type 00DE where you want the letter.
  2. Press Alt+X. Word turns the code into Þ.

Press Alt+X again to turn it back into the code. On a Mac, Word uses the macOS methods instead.

Insert Symbol

  1. Go to Insert → Symbol → More Symbols.
  2. Set "from" to Unicode (hex) and type 00DE in Character code.
  3. Click Insert. You can also assign a shortcut key here.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the shortcut for þ on Microsoft Word?

00FE then Alt+X.

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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