How to type Πon Windows
The fastest method on a full-size keyboard is the Alt code Alt+0140.
- Make sure Num Lock is on.
- Hold down the Alt key.
- Type 0140 on the numeric keypad (the number row will not work).
- Release Alt. The capital oe ligature symbol Πappears.
No numeric keypad?
Press Win+. to open the emoji panel, choose the Symbols tab (Ω) and search for "capital oe ligature". Or open Character Map from the Start menu, find Œ, click Select, then Copy.
How to type Πon a Mac
There is no direct keyboard shortcut for Πon a Mac.
For any symbol, the Character Viewer works: press Control+⌘+Space, type "capital oe ligature" in the search box and double-click the result. It will be remembered under Frequently Used.
How to type Πon iPhone and iPad
The iOS keyboard does not include Œ, so the reliable way is to copy it from this page, then press and hold in any text field and tap Paste.
If you use it often, create a shortcut: open Settings → General → Keyboard → Text Replacement, paste Œ in the Phrase field and type a short code such as ;capital in the Shortcut field. Typing that code will then insert Œ anywhere.
How to type Πon Android
Copy the symbol from this page, then long-press in a text field and choose Paste. Gboard also keeps a clipboard history: tap the clipboard icon on the toolbar to paste it again later.
For a permanent shortcut, open Gboard settings → Dictionary → Personal dictionary, add Œ as the word and a short code as the shortcut.
How to type Πin Microsoft Word
- Type the Unicode hex code 0152 where you want the symbol.
- Press Alt+X. Word converts the code into Œ.
This works on Windows in Word, Outlook and OneNote and needs no numeric keypad. You can also go to Insert → Symbol → More Symbols, set the font to a Unicode font and type 0152 in the Character code box. In Excel, the formula =UNICHAR(338) returns the symbol.
How to type Πin Google Docs
Open Insert → Special characters, then either search for "capital oe ligature" or draw the symbol in the sketch box. Click the result to insert it. In Google Sheets, use =CHAR(338).
Πin HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML entity | Π|
| HTML decimal | Π|
| HTML hex | Π|
CSS content | "\0152" |
| JavaScript | "\u0152" |
| Python | "\u0152" |
| URL encoded | %C5%92 |
Because Πis a standard Unicode character (U+0152), you can also paste it directly into any UTF-8 file. The escaped forms above are only needed when the file encoding is uncertain or the symbol must be entered on a keyboard without it.
Where the capital oe ligature symbol is used
It appears in French words such as Œuvre or œsophagus in formal writing, and in older English spellings like Œconomy. Many modern texts simplify it to plain OE, so Œ is often confused with separate letters O and E typed side by side.
Frequently asked questions
Is Πa letter or two letters joined together? +
It is a ligature, a single character historically formed by joining O and E, though it now functions as its own letter in French typography.
When should I use Πinstead of OE? +
Use Œ in formal French text and proper spelling of words like œuvre or cœur; casual writing or systems lacking the character often substitute plain OE.
What is the Alt code for the capital oe ligature symbol? +
The Alt code for Πis Alt+0140. Hold Alt, type 0140 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt.
How do I type Πon a Mac? +
There is no dedicated Mac shortcut for Œ. Open the Character Viewer with Control + Command + Space, search for "capital oe ligature", and double-click it. Or copy it from this page.
How do I type the capital oe ligature symbol on iPhone or Android? +
Phone keyboards do not include Πby default. Copy it from this page and paste it, or add it as a text replacement shortcut in Settings so you can type it with a short abbreviation.
What is the HTML code for Œ? +
Use Πin HTML. The numeric form Πworks too. In CSS use content: "\0152" and in JavaScript use "\u0152".