How to Type ż (Z with dot above) on Microsoft Word
ż is z with dot above, a letter used in Polish and Maltese. On Microsoft Word, the quickest way to get it is 017C then Alt+X. This guide covers every method that works, including the capital Ż and fixes for common problems.
ż on Microsoft Word: 017C then Alt+X
Ż on Microsoft Word: 017B then Alt+X
Or copy it:
Method 1: Alt+X Unicode trick
- Type 017C where you want the letter.
- Press Alt+X. Word turns the code into ż.
Press Alt+X again to turn it back into the code. On a Mac, Word uses the macOS methods instead.
Method 2: Insert Symbol
- Go to Insert → Symbol → More Symbols.
- Set "from" to Unicode (hex) and type 017C in Character code.
- Click Insert. You can also assign a shortcut key here.
How to type the capital Ż
The uppercase form works the same way with Shift added where a letter is typed.
Alt+X Unicode trick
- Type 017B where you want the letter.
- Press Alt+X. Word turns the code into Ż.
Press Alt+X again to turn it back into the code. On a Mac, Word uses the macOS methods instead.
Insert Symbol
- Go to Insert → Symbol → More Symbols.
- Set "from" to Unicode (hex) and type 017B in Character code.
- Click Insert. You can also assign a shortcut key here.
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 accent shortcuts are in Word for Windows. Word for Mac uses the macOS Option shortcuts.
- If Alt+X converts the wrong text, select just the code first, then press Alt+X.
- Change the font if the letter shows as an empty box; Calibri, Arial and Times New Roman cover common accents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the shortcut for ż on Microsoft Word?
017C then Alt+X.
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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