OE Ligature (œ)
Copy OE Ligature or use the platform-specific methods below.
œ Character Codes
| Character | œ |
|---|---|
| Unicode | U+0153 |
| HTML named entity | œ |
| HTML decimal | œ |
| HTML hexadecimal | œ |
| Windows Alt code | No dependable legacy Alt code |
How to Type œ on Windows
The most reliable Windows method is Character Map, the touch keyboard, or the Word Unicode method. In Microsoft Word, type 0153 and press Alt + X.
How to Type œ 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 Œ. Use the same platform method while entering or selecting the uppercase form.
How to Type œ on Chromebook, iPhone, and Android
On Chromebook, press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 0153, and press Enter. On iPhone and Android, hold the related letter and slide to œ.
Language and Usage
œ is used in French, historical English typography, Latin words, and phonetics. Example: cœur, œuvre, fœtus. French spelling distinguishes the ligature from a simple sequence of O and E in several words.
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.