How to Type ű (U with double acute) on Microsoft Word

Published May 4, 2026, 2 min read

ű is u with double acute, a letter used in Hungarian. On Microsoft Word, the quickest way to get it is 0171 then Alt+X. This guide covers every method that works, including the capital Ű and fixes for common problems.

ű on Microsoft Word: 0171 then Alt+X

Ű on Microsoft Word: 0170 then Alt+X

Or copy it:

Method 1: Alt+X Unicode trick

Type 0171 where you want the letter.
Press Alt+X. Word turns the code into ű.

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

Method 2: Insert Symbol

Go to Insert → Symbol → More Symbols.
Set "from" to Unicode (hex) and type 0171 in Character code.
Click Insert. You can also assign a shortcut key here.

How to type the capital Ű

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

Alt+X Unicode trick

Type 0170 where you want the letter.
Press Alt+X. Word turns the code into Ű.

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

Insert Symbol

Go to Insert → Symbol → More Symbols.
Set "from" to Unicode (hex) and type 0170 in Character code.
Click Insert. You can also assign a shortcut key here.

About the letter ű

ű is Unicode U+0171, named LATIN SMALL LETTER U WITH DOUBLE ACUTE. It is used in Hungarian. Two slanted lines above a vowel, found only in Hungarian: ő and ű are the long forms of ö and ü. See the ű 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 ű on Microsoft Word?

0171 then Alt+X.

Can I just copy and paste ű?

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 ű?

U+0171. In HTML it is ű.

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