Thorn Letter (þ)
Copy Thorn Letter or use the platform-specific methods below.
þ Character Codes
| Character | þ |
|---|---|
| Unicode | U+00FE |
| HTML named entity | þ |
| HTML decimal | þ |
| HTML hexadecimal | þ |
| Windows Alt code | Alt + 0254 |
How to Type þ on Windows
Turn on Num Lock, hold Alt, type 0254 on the numeric keypad, and release Alt. In Microsoft Word, type 00FE and press Alt + X.
How to Type þ 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 Þ. Use the same platform method while entering or selecting the uppercase form.
How to Type þ on Chromebook, iPhone, and Android
On Chromebook, press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 00fe, and press Enter. On iPhone and Android, hold the related letter and slide to þ.
Language and Usage
þ is used in Icelandic, historical English, and Old Norse. Example: Þingvellir, Þór. Thorn represents a TH sound and remains an ordinary letter in Icelandic.
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.