S With Caron (š)
Copy S With Caron or use the platform-specific methods below.
š Character Codes
| Character | š |
|---|---|
| Unicode | U+0161 |
| HTML named entity | š |
| HTML decimal | š |
| HTML hexadecimal | š |
| Windows Alt code | No dependable legacy Alt code |
How to Type š on Windows
The most reliable Windows method is Character Map, the touch keyboard, or the Word Unicode method. In Microsoft Word, type 0161 and press Alt + X.
How to Type š 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 Š. Use the same platform method while entering or selecting the uppercase form.
How to Type š on Chromebook, iPhone, and Android
On Chromebook, press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 0161, and press Enter. On iPhone and Android, hold the related letter and slide to š.
Language and Usage
š is used in Czech, Slovak, Croatian, Slovenian, Bosnian, Serbian Latin, Lithuanian, Latvian, and transliteration. Example: Škoda, Miloš. The caron changes the sound and the letter’s alphabetic identity.
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.