How to Type ů (U with ring above) on Chromebook
ů is u with ring above, a letter used in Czech. On Chromebook, the quickest way to get it is Ctrl+Shift+U, 016f, Space. This guide covers every method that works, including the capital Ů and fixes for common problems.
ů on Chromebook: Ctrl+Shift+U, 016f, Space
Ů on Chromebook: Ctrl+Shift+U, 016e, Space
Or copy it:
Method 1: Unicode shortcut
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U. An underlined u appears.
- Type 016f.
- Press Space or Enter and ů appears.
The same shortcut works on most Linux desktops.
Method 2: Czech keyboard
Add the Czech input method in the same settings screen and switch to it when writing in Czech. The keyboard shortcut viewer (Ctrl+Search+S) shows where each letter sits.
How to type the capital Ů
The uppercase form works the same way with Shift added where a letter is typed.
Unicode shortcut
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U. An underlined u appears.
- Type 016e.
- Press Space or Enter and Ů appears.
The same shortcut works on most Linux desktops.
Czech keyboard
Add the Czech input method in the same settings screen and switch to it when writing in Czech. The keyboard shortcut viewer (Ctrl+Search+S) shows where each letter sits.
About the letter ů
ů is Unicode U+016F, named LATIN SMALL LETTER U WITH RING ABOVE. It is used in Czech. A small circle above a letter. å is a separate vowel in Swedish, Norwegian, Danish and Finnish, and ů marks a long u in Czech. See the ů character page for every code and shortcut.
Troubleshooting
- Ctrl+Shift+U does not work in some Android apps on ChromeOS. Use it in Chrome and web apps.
- Make sure you type the code in lowercase or uppercase; both work, but do not include "U+".
- If nothing happens, check that an input method other than the default English one is not active.
Frequently asked questions
What is the shortcut for ů on Chromebook?
Ctrl+Shift+U, 016f, Space.
Can I just copy and paste ů?
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 ů?
U+016F. In HTML it is ů.
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