AE Letter or Ligature (æ)
Copy AE Letter or Ligature or use the platform-specific methods below.
æ Character Codes
| Character | æ |
|---|---|
| Unicode | U+00E6 |
| HTML named entity | æ |
| HTML decimal | æ |
| HTML hexadecimal | æ |
| Windows Alt code | Alt + 0230 |
How to Type æ on Windows
Turn on Num Lock, hold Alt, type 0230 on the numeric keypad, and release Alt. In Microsoft Word, type 00E6 and press Alt + X.
How to Type æ 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 Æ. Use the same platform method while entering or selecting the uppercase form.
How to Type æ on Chromebook, iPhone, and Android
On Chromebook, press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 00e6, and press Enter. On iPhone and Android, hold the related letter and slide to æ.
Language and Usage
æ is used in Danish, Norwegian, Icelandic, Faroese, Old English, and phonetics. Example: Ærø, encyclopædia. In modern Scandinavian languages Æ is an independent letter, not merely decorative typography.
Use the real Unicode character rather than an image or a visually similar substitute. That keeps search, sorting, copying, screen readers, and data exchange accurate.