How to Type ÿ (Y with umlaut) on Chromebook
ÿ is y with umlaut, a letter used in French. On Chromebook, the quickest way to get it is Ctrl+Shift+U, 00ff, Space. This guide covers every method that works, including the capital Ÿ and fixes for common problems.
ÿ on Chromebook: Ctrl+Shift+U, 00ff, Space
Ÿ on Chromebook: Ctrl+Shift+U, 0178, Space
Or copy it:
Method 1: Unicode shortcut
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U. An underlined u appears.
- Type 00ff.
- Press Space or Enter and ÿ appears.
The same shortcut works on most Linux desktops.
Method 2: US International keyboard
Add it in Settings → Device → Keyboard and inputs → Input settings → Add input methods, then switch with Ctrl+Space. Press Shift+' ("), then Y.
Method 3: French keyboard
Add the French input method in the same settings screen and switch to it when writing in French. The keyboard shortcut viewer (Ctrl+Search+S) shows where each letter sits.
How to type the capital Ÿ
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 0178.
- Press Space or Enter and Ÿ appears.
The same shortcut works on most Linux desktops.
US International keyboard
Add it in Settings → Device → Keyboard and inputs → Input settings → Add input methods, then switch with Ctrl+Space. Press Shift+' ("), then Shift+Y.
About the letter ÿ
ÿ is Unicode U+00FF, named LATIN SMALL LETTER Y WITH DIAERESIS. It is used in French. Two dots above a letter. As a German umlaut it changes the vowel sound (ä, ö, ü); as a diaeresis in French, Dutch, Spanish or English (naïve, Noël) it shows that a vowel is pronounced separately. See the ÿ 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 ÿ on Chromebook?
Ctrl+Shift+U, 00ff, Space.
Can I just copy and paste ÿ?
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 ÿ?
U+00FF. In HTML it is ÿ.
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