How to Type ù (U with grave) on Google Docs
Typing ù (u with grave) on Google Docs takes a few seconds once you know the trick. The short answer is Insert → Special characters. Read on for step-by-step instructions, the uppercase Ù and what to do when a method does not work.
ù on Google Docs: Insert → Special characters
Ù on Google Docs: Insert → Special characters
Or copy it:
Method 1: Special characters menu
- Click Insert → Special characters.
- Type "u with grave" or the code 00F9 in the search box, or draw the letter in the box.
- Click ù to insert it.
Method 2: Use your computer's shortcut
Docs accepts whatever your operating system types. On Windows use Alt+0249; on a Mac use Option+`, then U; on a Chromebook press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 00F9 and press Space.
Method 3: Automatic substitution
- Go to Tools → Preferences → Substitutions.
- Add a shortcut such as uuu in the left column and paste ù in the right.
- Click OK. Typing the shortcut and a space now inserts ù.
How to type the capital Ù
The uppercase form works the same way with Shift added where a letter is typed.
Special characters menu
- Click Insert → Special characters.
- Type "capital u with grave" or the code 00D9 in the search box, or draw the letter in the box.
- Click Ù to insert it.
Use your computer's shortcut
Docs accepts whatever your operating system types. On Windows use Alt+0217; on a Mac use Option+`, then Shift+U; on a Chromebook press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 00D9 and press Space.
About the letter ù
ù is Unicode U+00F9, named LATIN SMALL LETTER U WITH GRAVE. It is used in French, Italian, Vietnamese, Mandarin Pinyin and Yoruba. A short line slanting down to the right. French uses it on à, è and ù, Italian on final stressed vowels (città), Catalan and Portuguese for vowel quality, and Vietnamese and Pinyin for a falling tone. See the ù character page for every code and shortcut.
Troubleshooting
- Docs substitutions only work in Docs, not in Sheets or Slides.
- If drawing in Special characters gives the wrong match, search by name instead.
- Keyboard shortcuts from your computer still work in Docs, so use whichever you know.
Frequently asked questions
What is the shortcut for ù on Google Docs?
Insert → Special characters.
Can I just copy and paste ù?
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 ù?
U+00F9. In HTML it is ù.
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