How to type Ū on Windows
The fastest method on a full-size keyboard is the Alt code Alt+362.
- Make sure Num Lock is on.
- Hold down the Alt key.
- Type 362 on the numeric keypad (the number row will not work).
- Release Alt. The capital u with macron symbol Ū appears.
Note: Alt+362 is a Unicode decimal code, not a classic code-page Alt code. It works in Microsoft Word, WordPad and some other apps, but not in Notepad or most browsers. In those apps, copy the symbol from this page instead.
No numeric keypad?
Press Win+. to open the emoji panel, choose the Symbols tab (Ω) and search for "capital u with macron". Or open Character Map from the Start menu, find Ū, click Select, then Copy.
How to type Ū on a Mac
There is no direct keyboard shortcut for Ū on a Mac.
For any symbol, the Character Viewer works: press Control+⌘+Space, type "capital u with macron" in the search box and double-click the result. It will be remembered under Frequently Used.
How to type Ū on iPhone and iPad
The iOS keyboard does not include Ū, so the reliable way is to copy it from this page, then press and hold in any text field and tap Paste.
If you use it often, create a shortcut: open Settings → General → Keyboard → Text Replacement, paste Ū in the Phrase field and type a short code such as ;capital in the Shortcut field. Typing that code will then insert Ū anywhere.
How to type Ū on Android
Copy the symbol from this page, then long-press in a text field and choose Paste. Gboard also keeps a clipboard history: tap the clipboard icon on the toolbar to paste it again later.
For a permanent shortcut, open Gboard settings → Dictionary → Personal dictionary, add Ū as the word and a short code as the shortcut.
How to type Ū in Microsoft Word
- Type the Unicode hex code 016A where you want the symbol.
- Press Alt+X. Word converts the code into Ū.
This works on Windows in Word, Outlook and OneNote and needs no numeric keypad. You can also go to Insert → Symbol → More Symbols, set the font to a Unicode font and type 016A in the Character code box. In Excel, the formula =UNICHAR(362) returns the symbol.
How to type Ū in Google Docs
Open Insert → Special characters, then either search for "capital u with macron" or draw the symbol in the sketch box. Click the result to insert it. In Google Sheets, use =CHAR(362).
Ū in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML entity | Ū |
| HTML decimal | Ū |
| HTML hex | Ū |
CSS content | "\016A" |
| JavaScript | "\u016A" |
| Python | "\u016A" |
| URL encoded | %C5%AA |
Because Ū is a standard Unicode character (U+016A), you can also paste it directly into any UTF-8 file. The escaped forms above are only needed when the file encoding is uncertain or the symbol must be entered on a keyboard without it.
Where the capital u with macron symbol is used
Used in romanized Japanese and Maori to show vowel length, as in 'Ūeda' or 'Māori' contexts needing a capital form. Also appears in Latin transliteration and academic texts. Do not confuse it with Ú, which carries an acute accent instead of a macron.
Frequently asked questions
What does the macron over the U mean? +
It signals that the vowel is pronounced long, doubling its duration compared to a plain U in the language's phonetic system.
Is Ū the same as Ü? +
No. Ū has a macron for vowel length, while Ü has a diaeresis or umlaut, marking a different sound change in languages like German.
What is the Alt code for the capital u with macron symbol? +
The Alt code for Ū is Alt+362. Hold Alt, type 362 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. This is a Unicode code, so it works in Word and WordPad but not in every app; in other apps paste the symbol instead.
How do I type Ū on a Mac? +
There is no dedicated Mac shortcut for Ū. Open the Character Viewer with Control + Command + Space, search for "capital u with macron", and double-click it. Or copy it from this page.
How do I type the capital u with macron symbol on iPhone or Android? +
Phone keyboards do not include Ū by default. Copy it from this page and paste it, or add it as a text replacement shortcut in Settings so you can type it with a short abbreviation.
What is the HTML code for Ū? +
Use Ū in HTML. The numeric form Ū works too. In CSS use content: "\016A" and in JavaScript use "\u016A".