How to Type û (U with circumflex) on Microsoft Word

Published August 4, 2026, 2 min read

Need û on Microsoft Word 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+^, then U, and there are a few backups below for when that one is not available.

û on Microsoft Word: Ctrl+Shift+^, then U

Û on Microsoft Word: Ctrl+Shift+^, then Shift+U

Or copy it:

Method 1: Word keyboard shortcut

Press Ctrl+Shift+^, then U. Press the first combination, release, then type the letter. This works in Word for Windows and in Outlook.

Method 2: Alt+X Unicode trick

Type 00FB where you want the letter.
Press Alt+X. Word turns the code into û.

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

Method 3: Insert Symbol

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

Method 4: Alt code

With Num Lock on, hold Alt and type 0251 on the number pad.

How to type the capital Û

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

Word keyboard shortcut

Press Ctrl+Shift+^, then Shift+U. Press the first combination, release, then type the letter. This works in Word for Windows and in Outlook.

Alt+X Unicode trick

Type 00DB where you want the letter.
Press Alt+X. Word turns the code into Û.

Press Alt+X again to turn it back into the code. On a Mac, Word uses the macOS methods instead: Option+I, then Shift+U.

About the letter û

û is Unicode U+00FB, named LATIN SMALL LETTER U WITH CIRCUMFLEX. It is used in French, Welsh and Afrikaans. 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 û 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 û on Microsoft Word?

Ctrl+Shift+^, then U.

Can I just copy and paste û?

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 û?

U+00FB. In HTML it is û.

Related guides

All accent shortcuts for Microsoft Word