How to Type ý (Y with acute) on Windows
Typing ý (y with acute) on Windows takes a few seconds once you know the trick. The short answer is Alt+0253. Read on for step-by-step instructions, the uppercase Ý and what to do when a method does not work.
ý on Windows: Alt+0253
Ý on Windows: Alt+0221
Or copy it:
Method 1: Alt code (fastest with a number pad)
- Make sure Num Lock is on.
- Hold down the left Alt key.
- Type 0253 on the number pad, not the top row of numbers.
- Release Alt and ý appears.
Method 2: US-International keyboard
Add the United States-International layout in Settings → Time & language → Language & region → your language → Language options → Add a keyboard. Switch layouts with Win+Space.
- Dead key: press ', then Y.
On this layout, the apostrophe and quote keys wait for the next letter. Press Space after them when you want a plain ' or ".
Method 3: Emoji and symbols panel (no number pad needed)
- Press Win+. (period) to open the panel.
- Select the Symbols tab (Ω).
- Choose the Latin symbols group and click ý.
Method 4: Character Map
- Press Win, type charmap and open Character Map.
- Tick Advanced view and type 00FD in the "Go to Unicode" box.
- Click Select, then Copy, and paste with Ctrl+V.
How to type the capital Ý
The uppercase form works the same way with Shift added where a letter is typed.
Alt code (fastest with a number pad)
- Make sure Num Lock is on.
- Hold down the left Alt key.
- Type 0221 on the number pad, not the top row of numbers.
- Release Alt and Ý appears.
US-International keyboard
Add the United States-International layout in Settings → Time & language → Language & region → your language → Language options → Add a keyboard. Switch layouts with Win+Space.
- Dead key: press ', then Shift+Y.
On this layout, the apostrophe and quote keys wait for the next letter. Press Space after them when you want a plain ' or ".
About the letter ý
ý is Unicode U+00FD, named LATIN SMALL LETTER Y WITH ACUTE. It is used in Czech, Slovak, Icelandic, Vietnamese and Faroese. A short line slanting up to the right. It marks stress in Spanish (canción), a closed vowel in French (été), vowel length in Czech, Hungarian and Irish, and a rising tone in Vietnamese and Pinyin. See the ý character page for every code and shortcut.
Troubleshooting
- Alt codes only work with the number pad. On a laptop without one, use Win+. or the US-International layout.
- If Alt codes type the wrong symbol, add a 0 before the number (Alt+0233 rather than Alt+130).
- Some apps, such as remote desktop sessions, block Alt codes. Copy the letter from this page instead.
Frequently asked questions
What is the shortcut for ý on Windows?
Alt+0253.
Can I just copy and paste ý?
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 ý?
U+00FD. In HTML it is ý.
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