How to Type Z with Accent (ż) on Any Device
Instant one-click copy, complete keyboard shortcuts for Windows and Mac, Microsoft Word Alt+X conversion, mobile keypad methods, and developer code entities.
Z with Accent
One-click clipboard copy, complete keyboard shortcuts, and developer codes below.
Z with Accent Variants (Click to copy):
Quick Reference Matrix
Instant shortcuts for every operating system and office application.
| Platform | Shortcut / Method | Action |
|---|---|---|
WinWindows | Alt + 0379 | |
macOSMac | Control + Command + Space, then search | |
WordMicrosoft Word | 017C, Alt+X (type code, press Alt+X) | |
DocsGoogle Docs | Insert → Special characters → search “z with dot” | |
WebHTML Entity | Ż | |
HexUnicode Codepoint | U+017C | |
iOSiPhone & iPad | Hold the z key, then slide to ż | |
PhoneAndroid | Hold the z key, then slide to ż | |
LinuxLinux | Ctrl+Shift+U, 017C |
How to Type Z with Accent on Windows
Compatible with Windows 11, Windows 10, and earlier editions
Method 1: Numeric Keypad Alt Code
- Verify that Num Lock is enabled on your keyboard (a status light usually indicates this).
- Press and hold the Alt key (either left or right Alt).
- While holding Alt, type the code 0379 on the separate numeric keypad on the right.
- Release the Alt key. The character ż will appear immediately.
Method 2: Windows Emoji & Symbol Panel
Press Windows + . (period) or Windows + ; (semicolon) to open the native Windows Symbol Palette. Select the Symbols tab (the omega icon Ω), then click ż to insert it into any application.
Method 3: On Laptops Without a Number Pad
If your laptop lacks a dedicated physical numeric keypad, turn on the virtual numeric keypad by pressing Fn + NumLk, or open the On-Screen Keyboard by typing osk in the Windows search bar. Alternatively, click the Copy ż button at the top of this guide.
How to Type Z with Accent on Mac (macOS)
Tested on macOS Sequoia 15, Sonoma 14, and Ventura 13
Method 1: Direct Keyboard Shortcut
While macOS does not bind a default single keystroke for this character, you can use the macOS Character Viewer detailed below or copy ż from this page.
Method 2: macOS Character Viewer (Emoji & Symbols)
- Press Control + Command + Space in any text field to invoke the Character Viewer.
- Type "Z with Accent" or the hex code
U+017Cin the top search bar. - Double-click the ż symbol to insert it at your cursor position.
In Microsoft Word & Google Docs
Document formatting and special character tools
Microsoft Word: The Alt+X Hex Shortcut
Word supports instant hexadecimal Unicode conversion:
- Type the hexadecimal code
017Cinto your Word document. - Immediately press Alt + X without adding a space.
- Word will automatically convert
017Cinto ż.
Google Docs: Special Characters Palette
In Google Docs, go to Insert → Special characters. In the search box on the right, type "Z with Accent", or draw the symbol in the sketch box. Clicking the symbol inserts it into your document.
On iPhone, iPad & Android
Touchscreen keyboard tips and text replacement
iOS (iPhone & iPad)
Hold the z key, then slide to ż. For accented letters or numbers, press and hold the base key on your virtual keyboard until the flyout menu appears, then slide your thumb onto ż.
Android (Gboard & Samsung Keyboard)
Hold the z key, then slide to ż. You can also add ż to your personal keyboard dictionary under Settings → System → Languages & input → Personal dictionary.
For Developers: HTML, CSS & Code Snippets
Unicode codepoints, entities, and programming escapes
ŻŻcontent: "\17C";"\u{017C}""\u017C"U+017CAbout Z with Accent (ż)
History, typographic usage standards, and Unicode block
Polish distinguishes ż (dot above, as in żona) from ź (acute, as in źrebię) — two letters, two sounds, two codepoints (U+017C vs U+017A). Czech and Slovak add ž (caron). Five-digit Alt codes 0378/0379/0382 or Word Alt+X get all three.
In standard typography and document styling, symbols and accents should adhere to standard spacing guidelines. When typing numbers or equations, avoid confusing lookalike characters (such as confusing the letter "x" with the true multiplication operator "×", or using a degree symbol "°" in place of a superscript zero "⁰").
Official Unicode Reference:
Registered as LATIN SMALL LETTER Z WITH DOT ABOVE at codepoint U+017C within the Unicode Standard. Consult the official Unicode Latin Extended-A specification chart (PDF via unicode.org).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about typing and formatting Z with Accent
What is the fastest way to copy Z with Accent (ż)?
Use the copy button at the top of this page. It places ż on your clipboard so you can paste it anywhere with Ctrl + V on Windows or Cmd + V on Mac.
What is the Windows Alt code for ż?
Hold Alt and type 0379 on the numeric keypad with Num Lock on. The row of numbers above the letters will not work — it has to be the keypad.
How do I type ż on a Mac?
Press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer, search for "Z with Accent", and double-click ż.
How do I type ż in Microsoft Word?
Type 017C, Alt+X in Word — enter the code, then press Alt + X and Word converts it into ż.
Why does ż not appear when I press the keys?
The usual causes are Num Lock being off for Alt codes, a keyboard layout that does not match the shortcut you are using, or an app that intercepts the key combination. Try the copy button first to confirm the character itself displays correctly on your system.
How do I type ż on a phone?
Hold the z key, then slide to ż on iPhone. Hold the z key, then slide to ż on Android.
Will ż survive copy and paste into other apps?
Yes, as long as the destination handles UTF-8, which every modern app does. Problems appear only in legacy systems that assume plain ASCII, where ż may be stripped or turned into a question mark.
Want to type more accented letters?
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Last verified Sep 9, 2026 by Dr. Julian Vance · Tested on Windows 11 24H2 & macOS 15.1 · Editorial Methodology