How to Type ż (Z with dot above) on Chromebook
ż is z with dot above, a letter used in Polish and Maltese. On Chromebook, the quickest way to get it is Ctrl+Shift+U, 017c, Space. This guide covers every method that works, including the capital Ż and fixes for common problems.
ż on Chromebook: Ctrl+Shift+U, 017c, Space
Ż on Chromebook: Ctrl+Shift+U, 017b, Space
Or copy it:
Method 1: Unicode shortcut
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U. An underlined u appears.
- Type 017c.
- Press Space or Enter and ż appears.
The same shortcut works on most Linux desktops.
Method 2: Polish keyboard
Add the Polish input method in the same settings screen and switch to it when writing in Polish. The keyboard shortcut viewer (Ctrl+Search+S) shows where each letter sits.
How to type the capital Ż
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 017b.
- Press Space or Enter and Ż appears.
The same shortcut works on most Linux desktops.
Polish keyboard
Add the Polish input method in the same settings screen and switch to it when writing in Polish. The keyboard shortcut viewer (Ctrl+Search+S) shows where each letter sits.
About the letter ż
ż is Unicode U+017C, named LATIN SMALL LETTER Z WITH DOT ABOVE. It is used in Polish and Maltese. A single dot above a letter, used in Polish (ż), Lithuanian (ė), Maltese (ċ, ġ, ż) and Turkish (İ, the dotted capital I). See the ż 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 ż on Chromebook?
Ctrl+Shift+U, 017c, Space.
Can I just copy and paste ż?
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 ż?
U+017C. In HTML it is ż.
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