How to type ¸ on Windows
The fastest method on a full-size keyboard is the Alt code Alt+0184.
- Make sure Num Lock is on.
- Hold down the Alt key.
- Type 0184 on the numeric keypad (the number row will not work).
- Release Alt. The cedilla symbol ¸ appears.
No numeric keypad?
Press Win+. to open the emoji panel, choose the Symbols tab (Ω) and search for "cedilla". Or open Character Map from the Start menu, find ¸, click Select, then Copy.
How to type ¸ on a Mac
There is no direct keyboard shortcut for ¸ on a Mac.
For any symbol, the Character Viewer works: press Control+⌘+Space, type "cedilla" in the search box and double-click the result. It will be remembered under Frequently Used.
How to type ¸ on iPhone and iPad
The iOS keyboard does not include ¸, 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 ¸ in the Phrase field and type a short code such as ;cedilla in the Shortcut field. Typing that code will then insert ¸ anywhere.
How to type ¸ on 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 ¸ as the word and a short code as the shortcut.
How to type ¸ in Microsoft Word
- Type the Unicode hex code 00B8 where you want the symbol.
- Press Alt+X. Word converts the code into ¸.
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 00B8 in the Character code box. In Excel, the formula =UNICHAR(184) returns the symbol.
How to type ¸ in Google Docs
Open Insert → Special characters, then either search for "cedilla" or draw the symbol in the sketch box. Click the result to insert it. In Google Sheets, use =CHAR(184).
¸ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML entity | ¸ |
| HTML decimal | ¸ |
| HTML hex | ¸ |
CSS content | "\00B8" |
| JavaScript | "\u00B8" |
| Python | "\u00B8" |
| URL encoded | %C2%B8 |
Because ¸ is a standard Unicode character (U+00B8), 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 cedilla symbol is used
It appears mainly as a standalone symbol in font charts and text tools rather than in everyday writing, since it is usually attached directly to a letter such as ç. Don't confuse it with the comma or the ogonek, which look similar but sit differently under the letter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a cedilla and a comma below? +
A cedilla curls slightly and attaches under letters like c, while a comma below is straighter and used in some Latvian and Romanian letters. They look similar but follow different typographic conventions.
Which languages use the cedilla? +
French, Portuguese, Turkish, and Albanian all use it, most commonly under the letter c to change its pronunciation, as in Turkish's harder c sound.
What is the Alt code for the cedilla symbol? +
The Alt code for ¸ is Alt+0184. Hold Alt, type 0184 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt.
How do I type ¸ on a Mac? +
There is no dedicated Mac shortcut for ¸. Open the Character Viewer with Control + Command + Space, search for "cedilla", and double-click it. Or copy it from this page.
How do I type the cedilla symbol on iPhone or Android? +
Phone keyboards do not include ¸ by 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 ¸? +
Use ¸ in HTML. The numeric form ¸ works too. In CSS use content: "\00B8" and in JavaScript use "\u00B8".