A With Ring (å)
Copy A With Ring or use the platform-specific methods below.
å Character Codes
| Character | å |
|---|---|
| Unicode | U+00E5 |
| HTML named entity | å |
| HTML decimal | å |
| HTML hexadecimal | å |
| Windows Alt code | Alt + 0229 |
How to Type å on Windows
Turn on Num Lock, hold Alt, type 0229 on the numeric keypad, and release Alt. In Microsoft Word, type 00E5 and press Alt + X.
How to Type å on Mac
Press and hold the related base letter until the accent menu appears, then choose the matching character. Character Viewer, opened with Control + Command + Space, is the dependable fallback.
The uppercase partner is Å. Use the same platform method while entering or selecting the uppercase form.
How to Type å on Chromebook, iPhone, and Android
On Chromebook, press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 00e5, and press Enter. On iPhone and Android, hold the related letter and slide to å.
Language and Usage
å is used in Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish names, and scientific notation. Example: Åland, blå, Ångström. Å is a full alphabetic letter in Scandinavian languages and also names the ångström unit.
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