Latin Small Letter U With Double Acute Letter
ű is the lowercase Latin letter U with a double acute accent (Unicode U+0171).
U+0171
ű is a special Latin character used in languages that require an accented “u” sound. On this page you can copy it and find reliable code-point and escape sequences for web and software use.
Latin Small Letter U With Double Acute Letter Meaning
ű (Unicode U+0171) is the lowercase form of “U” with a double acute accent. In everyday writing, it represents a distinct letter rather than a simple punctuation mark, so it should be used exactly where the language orthography calls for it. Many workflows treat accented letters as part of normal text: search, sorting, and typography may depend on the exact character. If you’re entering the symbol manually, copy it directly or use the provided HTML, CSS, or JavaScript escapes to avoid mistyping or losing the accent in your content.
Common uses
- •Typing or publishing in languages that use the letter ű as part of correct spelling
- •Form fields and user-generated content where the exact character must be preserved
- •Localizing product names, addresses, or surnames that include ű
- •Web design and UI text that needs accurate diacritics in labels and tooltips
- •Document production (newsletters, PDFs, and templates) requiring consistent Unicode characters
Examples
ű — Latin Small Letter U with Double Acute
- űŐrűlődés nélkül, csak írás.
- űKérlek, küldd el az űrlapot.
- űA nevem: Jánosű.
- űVálaszd ki: ű betű.
- űMódosítsd a szót: mű -> ű.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0171 | |
| HTML Entity | ű | |
| HTML Code | ű | |
| CSS | \0171 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 369 | |
| Decimal | 369 |
How to type Latin Small Letter U With Double Acute Letter (ű)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 369 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0171 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0171. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0171, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ű 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 U With Double Acute letter mean?
ű (Unicode U+0171) is the lowercase form of “U” with a double acute accent. In everyday writing, it represents a distinct letter rather than a simple punctuation mark, so it should be used exactly where the language orthography calls for it. Many workflows treat accented letters as part of normal text: search, sorting, and typography may depend on the exact character. If you’re entering the symbol manually, copy it directly or use the provided HTML, CSS, or JavaScript escapes to avoid mistyping or losing the accent in your content.
What is the Unicode code point for ű?
The Unicode code point for ű is U+0171.
How do I write ű in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ű
How do I use ű in CSS or other escape-based contexts?
CSS escape: \\0171
How do I represent ű in JavaScript?
JavaScript escape: \\u{0171}