U With Umlaut or Diaeresis (ü)
Copy U With Umlaut or Diaeresis or use the platform-specific methods below.
ü Character Codes
| Character | ü |
|---|---|
| Unicode | U+00FC |
| HTML named entity | ü |
| HTML decimal | ü |
| HTML hexadecimal | ü |
| Windows Alt code | Alt + 0252 |
How to Type ü on Windows
Turn on Num Lock, hold Alt, type 0252 on the numeric keypad, and release Alt. In Microsoft Word, type 00FC and press Alt + X.
How to Type ü 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 Ü. Use the same platform method while entering or selecting the uppercase form.
How to Type ü on Chromebook, iPhone, and Android
On Chromebook, press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 00fc, and press Enter. On iPhone and Android, hold the related letter and slide to ü.
Language and Usage
ü is used in German, Turkish, Estonian, Hungarian, Spanish, French, and other languages. Example: München, über, pingüino. Its pronunciation and function differ by language; in Spanish it signals that U is pronounced.
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