Latin Small Letter R With Caron Letter
ř is the Latin small letter R with a caron (ˇ), used in languages that distinguish this sound.
U+0159
“ř” (Unicode U+0159) is a Latin extended character. It’s commonly seen in languages that use diacritics to change pronunciation or spelling. Below you’ll find copy/paste options and typing references.
Latin Small Letter R With Caron Letter Meaning
ř is a lowercase Latin letter “r” modified with a caron (ˇ). In languages that use caron-based diacritics, this character represents a distinct phonetic value from plain “r”. It’s most familiar from Czech orthography, where “ř” is a characteristic letter. Because it’s a single Unicode character, it’s best treated as its own letter in text processing, search, and typography rather than as a combination of “r” plus a separate diacritic. If your content targets multilingual users, using the correct Unicode character helps avoid mismatches in rendering and copy/paste workflows.
Common uses
- •Writing Czech words and names that require “ř”
- •Accurate localization of UI strings in languages using caron diacritics
- •Titles, subtitles, and captions where correct spelling matters
- •Creating searchable text for proper matching and indexing
- •Using the correct Unicode character in documents and forms
Examples
ř — Latin Small Letter R with Caron
- řTřetí
- řDobrý řád
- řPraha, Římská cesta
- řVítězství a řemeslo
- řPřečtěte si řádně
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0159 | |
| HTML Entity | ř | |
| HTML Code | ř | |
| CSS | \0159 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 345 | |
| Decimal | 345 |
How to type Latin Small Letter R With Caron Letter (ř)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 345 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0159 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0159. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0159, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ř 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 Small Letter R With Caron letter mean?
ř is a lowercase Latin letter “r” modified with a caron (ˇ). In languages that use caron-based diacritics, this character represents a distinct phonetic value from plain “r”. It’s most familiar from Czech orthography, where “ř” is a characteristic letter. Because it’s a single Unicode character, it’s best treated as its own letter in text processing, search, and typography rather than as a combination of “r” plus a separate diacritic. If your content targets multilingual users, using the correct Unicode character helps avoid mismatches in rendering and copy/paste workflows.
What is the Unicode code point for ř?
ř is Unicode U+0159 (LATIN SMALL LETTER R WITH CARON).
How do I copy and paste the character ř?
Use the “ř” character directly from this page. You can also paste the HTML entity (ř) or the Unicode form (U+0159) if your tool supports it.
What’s the HTML entity for ř?
The HTML entity for ř is ř.
How can I type ř in code?
Common representations are \0159, \u{0159}, and the character itself “ř”.