O With Stroke (ø)
Copy O With Stroke or use the platform-specific methods below.
ø Character Codes
| Character | ø |
|---|---|
| Unicode | U+00F8 |
| HTML named entity | ø |
| HTML decimal | ø |
| HTML hexadecimal | ø |
| Windows Alt code | Alt + 0248 |
How to Type ø on Windows
Turn on Num Lock, hold Alt, type 0248 on the numeric keypad, and release Alt. In Microsoft Word, type 00F8 and press Alt + X.
How to Type ø 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 Ø. Use the same platform method while entering or selecting the uppercase form.
How to Type ø on Chromebook, iPhone, and Android
On Chromebook, press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 00f8, and press Enter. On iPhone and Android, hold the related letter and slide to ø.
Language and Usage
ø is used in Danish, Norwegian, Faroese, Southern Sami, and names. Example: København, Bjørn. Do not replace Ø with zero or the empty-set symbol; those are different Unicode characters.
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.