Latin Small Letter S With Caron Letter
š (U+0161) is a Latin small letter s with a caron used in several languages.
U+0161
The character “š” is called the Latin small letter s with caron. It’s part of Latin Extended and has common HTML/CSS/JavaScript representations. This page helps you copy it correctly and use it in text and code.
Latin Small Letter S With Caron Letter Meaning
š is a lowercase Latin letter “s” modified with a caron (ˇ). The caron indicates a different sound or pronunciation than plain “s”, depending on the language and orthography. Because it’s a distinct Unicode character (U+0161), it’s used in properly spelled words rather than as a stylistic replacement. In practice, you’ll see “š” in many Central and Eastern European writing systems that use caron-marked letters for specific consonant sounds. When the exact character is required—such as names, locations, or official spelling—use the Unicode character rather than approximations.
Common uses
- •Writing correct spellings in languages that use “š” as a distinct consonant letter
- •Typing personal names and surnames that contain “š” in emails, forms, and documents
- •Creating localized UI text for apps and websites (e.g., labels, menus, tooltips)
- •Linguistics and typography work where caron-marked letters must be accurate
- •Publishing content where exact character matching matters (citations, subtitles, captions)
Examples
š — Latin small letter s with caron (U+0161)
- štočím šroub
- šnaš šum
- šplesniš vsak dan
- ššola je blizu
- škde je vaše ime?
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0161 | |
| HTML Entity | š | |
| HTML Code | š | |
| CSS | \0161 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 353 | |
| Decimal | 353 |
How to type Latin Small Letter S With Caron Letter (š)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 353 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0161 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0161. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0161, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy š 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 S With Caron letter mean?
š is a lowercase Latin letter “s” modified with a caron (ˇ). The caron indicates a different sound or pronunciation than plain “s”, depending on the language and orthography. Because it’s a distinct Unicode character (U+0161), it’s used in properly spelled words rather than as a stylistic replacement. In practice, you’ll see “š” in many Central and Eastern European writing systems that use caron-marked letters for specific consonant sounds. When the exact character is required—such as names, locations, or official spelling—use the Unicode character rather than approximations.
What is the Unicode for š?
The character “š” is Unicode U+0161 (LATIN SMALL LETTER S WITH CARON).
How do I type or insert š on a webpage?
You can use the HTML entity š or the Unicode escape codes such as \\0161 (CSS-style) / \\u{0161} (JavaScript-style).
Is š the same as a regular s?
No. “š” is a different Unicode character than “s”, and it represents a distinct letter in languages that use it.
Will fonts always display š correctly?
Most modern fonts support Latin Extended characters like U+0161. If a font is missing the glyph, it may fall back to another font or show a placeholder.