Latin Small Letter U With Ring Above Letter
ů is the Latin small letter U with a ring above, encoded as Unicode U+016F.
U+016F
The symbol ů is a specific Latin character used in languages that require diacritics. It’s helpful for accurate names, proper nouns, and text that must match Unicode. Below you’ll find copy options and code-friendly escapes.
Latin Small Letter U With Ring Above Letter Meaning
The character ů is “LATIN SMALL LETTER U WITH RING ABOVE” with Unicode code point U+016F. As a diacritic letter, it represents the base letter “u” modified by a ring above. In everyday use, it most often appears in orthographies where this diacritic is required for correct spelling, such as certain Czech words and names. For users and developers, its key purpose is typographic accuracy: using the exact Unicode character ensures correct display, searching, and text processing. It should not be replaced by plain “u” when the ring has linguistic meaning.
Common uses
- •Typing or displaying Czech text that includes the correct diacritic
- •Correct rendering of personal names and place names containing ů
- •Preparing subtitles, UI labels, or documentation that must match source text exactly
- •Using Unicode-safe search and indexing for content containing ů
- •Web and app localization where the precise character is required
Examples
ů (Latin small letter u with ring above)
- ůDobrý večer, ůtvar.
- ůKontrola: ůhel.
- ůAdresa: Křižíkův dům.
- ůVerze ůnicode-test.
- ůJméno: Novákův.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+016F | |
| HTML Entity | ů | |
| HTML Code | ů | |
| CSS | \016F | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 367 | |
| Decimal | 367 |
How to type Latin Small Letter U With Ring Above Letter (ů)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 367 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 016F then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 016F. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 016f, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ů 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 Ring Above letter mean?
The character ů is “LATIN SMALL LETTER U WITH RING ABOVE” with Unicode code point U+016F. As a diacritic letter, it represents the base letter “u” modified by a ring above. In everyday use, it most often appears in orthographies where this diacritic is required for correct spelling, such as certain Czech words and names. For users and developers, its key purpose is typographic accuracy: using the exact Unicode character ensures correct display, searching, and text processing. It should not be replaced by plain “u” when the ring has linguistic meaning.
What Unicode character is ů?
It is the Unicode character “LATIN SMALL LETTER U WITH RING ABOVE” with code point U+016F.
How can I copy ů for use in a webpage or editor?
Copy the character ů directly, or use the HTML entity ů.
What are the code escapes for ů in CSS and JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\016F. JavaScript escape: \\u{016F}.
Can I replace ů with a regular 'u'?
For text that requires the diacritic, replacing it with plain “u” changes the spelling. Use the exact character ů to preserve correct meaning and matching.