How to Type ŵ (W with circumflex) on Chromebook
The letter ŵ does not have its own key on an English keyboard, but Chromebook still makes it easy to type. Use Ctrl+Shift+U, 0175, Space, or pick one of the other methods in this guide. ŵ appears in Welsh.
ŵ on Chromebook: Ctrl+Shift+U, 0175, Space
Ŵ on Chromebook: Ctrl+Shift+U, 0174, Space
Or copy it:
Method 1: Unicode shortcut
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U. An underlined u appears.
- Type 0175.
- Press Space or Enter and ŵ appears.
The same shortcut works on most Linux desktops.
Method 2: Welsh keyboard
Add the Welsh input method in the same settings screen and switch to it when writing in Welsh. The keyboard shortcut viewer (Ctrl+Search+S) shows where each letter sits.
How to type the capital Ŵ
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 0174.
- Press Space or Enter and Ŵ appears.
The same shortcut works on most Linux desktops.
Welsh keyboard
Add the Welsh input method in the same settings screen and switch to it when writing in Welsh. The keyboard shortcut viewer (Ctrl+Search+S) shows where each letter sits.
About the letter ŵ
ŵ is Unicode U+0175, named LATIN SMALL LETTER W WITH CIRCUMFLEX. It is used in Welsh. 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 ŵ 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 ŵ on Chromebook?
Ctrl+Shift+U, 0175, Space.
Can I just copy and paste ŵ?
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 ŵ?
U+0175. In HTML it is ŵ.
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