How to Type ù (U with grave) on Microsoft Word

Q: What is the Unicode code for ù?

U+00F9. In HTML it is &ugrave;.

Published August 14, 2026, 2 min read

The letter ù does not have its own key on an English keyboard, but Microsoft Word still makes it easy to type. Use Ctrl+`, then U, or pick one of the other methods in this guide. ù appears in French, Italian, Vietnamese and Mandarin Pinyin.

ù on Microsoft Word: Ctrl+`, then U

Ù on Microsoft Word: Ctrl+`, then Shift+U

Or copy it:

Method 1: Word keyboard shortcut

Press Ctrl+`, 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 00F9 where you want the letter.
Press Alt+X. Word turns the code into ù.

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

Method 3: Insert Symbol

Go to Insert → Symbol → More Symbols.
Set "from" to Unicode (hex) and type 00F9 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 0249 on the number pad.

How to type the capital Ù

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

Word keyboard shortcut

Press Ctrl+`, 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 00D9 where you want the letter.
Press Alt+X. Word turns the code into Ù.

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

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

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 ù on Microsoft Word?

Ctrl+`, then U.

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.

Related guides

All accent shortcuts for Microsoft Word