Latin Capital Letter O With Stroke Letter
Ø is the Latin capital letter O with a slash, encoded as Unicode U+00D8.
U+00D8
Ø (Latin Capital Letter O with Stroke) is a distinct letter used in several languages and in typography. It has a single Unicode identity, U+00D8, so it’s reliable for copy/paste. Use the section below to find the quickest way to insert it in text or code.
Latin Capital Letter O With Stroke Letter Meaning
Ø is primarily a letter in the Latin alphabet variants where it represents a specific vowel sound and spelling convention. Commonly, it appears in Danish and Norwegian words, and it may also be used in proper names and brand styling. Because it is a distinct Unicode character (U+00D8), it should be used instead of similar-looking characters such as Ø vs 0/O with a slash made from separate symbols. In design and UI work, Ø is also useful as a typographic element when you need a consistent, standards-based “O with stroke” glyph.
Common uses
- •Typing Danish or Norwegian text that requires “Ø” as a real letter
- •Branding and product names where designers need the exact glyph Ø
- •Typography and language-specific titles in documents and webpages
- •Labels, signage, and forms for Nordic locations or surnames
- •Internationalized text entry where Unicode correctness matters
Examples
Ø (Latin Capital Letter O with Stroke)
- ØKøbenhavn
- ØØresund
- ØSøren
- ØØrsted
- ØNørrebro
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+00D8 | |
| HTML Entity | Ø | |
| HTML Code | Ø | |
| CSS | \00D8 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 0216 | |
| Decimal | 216 |
How to type Latin Capital Letter O With Stroke Letter (Ø)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 216 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 00D8 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 00D8. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 00d8, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ø with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Latin Capital Letter O With Stroke letter mean?
Ø is primarily a letter in the Latin alphabet variants where it represents a specific vowel sound and spelling convention. Commonly, it appears in Danish and Norwegian words, and it may also be used in proper names and brand styling. Because it is a distinct Unicode character (U+00D8), it should be used instead of similar-looking characters such as Ø vs 0/O with a slash made from separate symbols. In design and UI work, Ø is also useful as a typographic element when you need a consistent, standards-based “O with stroke” glyph.
Is Ø the same as O or 0?
No. Ø is its own Unicode character (U+00D8). O and 0 are different characters, even if they look similar in some fonts.
What is the Unicode code point for Ø?
Ø is Unicode U+00D8.
How can I copy Ø correctly into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity Ø or paste the character directly.
How do I reference Ø in CSS or JavaScript?
In CSS you can use the escape \\00D8. In JavaScript you can use \\u{00D8}.