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How to type ç on keyboard?

Published in Keyboard Input 2 mins read

Typing the character "ç" (c-cedilla) varies depending on your operating system. Here's a breakdown of methods for Mac, Windows, and HTML:

Typing ç on Different Operating Systems

The c-cedilla (ç), commonly used in languages like Portuguese, French, and Turkish, can be entered using different keyboard shortcuts or methods. Below are the detailed steps based on the operating system you are using.

Mac

To type "ç" on a Mac keyboard:

  • For lowercase ç, press Option + C.
  • For uppercase Ç, press Option + Shift + C.

Windows

To type "ç" on a Windows keyboard:

  • For lowercase ç, hold down the ALT key and type 0231 on the numeric keypad.
  • For uppercase Ç, hold down the ALT key and type 0199 on the numeric keypad.
    • Note: This method requires using the numeric keypad on the right side of your keyboard, not the numbers at the top.

HTML

If you are working with HTML code, you can also represent the c-cedilla character using HTML entities:

  • To insert a lowercase ç you would use ç.

  • To insert an uppercase Ç you would use Ç.

    These methods ensures that the special characters appear correctly on web browsers.

Summary

Below is a table summarizing the ways you can type the character "ç" on different systems:

System Lowercase (ç) Uppercase (Ç)
Mac Option + C Option + Shift + C
Windows ALT + 0231 (Num Pad) ALT + 0199 (Num Pad)
HTML ç Ç

By using one of these methods, you can easily type the character "ç" in various contexts.