C With Cedilla (ç)
Copy C With Cedilla or use the platform-specific methods below.
ç Character Codes
| Character | ç |
|---|---|
| Unicode | U+00E7 |
| HTML named entity | ç |
| HTML decimal | ç |
| HTML hexadecimal | ç |
| Windows Alt code | Alt + 0231 |
How to Type ç on Windows
Turn on Num Lock, hold Alt, type 0231 on the numeric keypad, and release Alt. In Microsoft Word, type 00E7 and press Alt + X.
How to Type ç 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 Ç. Use the same platform method while entering or selecting the uppercase form.
How to Type ç on Chromebook, iPhone, and Android
On Chromebook, press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 00e7, and press Enter. On iPhone and Android, hold the related letter and slide to ç.
Language and Usage
ç is used in French, Portuguese, Catalan, Turkish, Albanian, Azerbaijani, and names. Example: façade, garçon, açúcar. The cedilla usually indicates a soft C sound where plain C would be hard.
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.