B with Accent (ḃ ḅ ɓ) on Keyboard: How to Type B with Accents

B with accent (ḃ ḅ ɓ) is rare and is not on any normal keyboard, but you can copy it from the box below with one click.

On Windows, there are no Alt codes for these letters. The easiest way is to copy them from the box below, or in Word type the Unicode (for example 1E03 for ḃ) and press Alt + X.

On Mac, press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer and search for b with dot above.

ḃ (b with dot above) comes from old Irish writing, ɓ (b with hook) is used in Hausa and Fula in West Africa, and ḅ and ḇ are mostly used when Arabic or Hebrew words are written in English letters.

Below I explain every way to type B with accent on Windows, Mac, Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Chromebook, and phones. There is also a quick reference table at the end with all the codes in one place.

B with Accent Copy and Paste

Click on any letter in the box and it is copied to your clipboard right away. Then paste it with Ctrl + V on Windows or Command + V on Mac.

Click a letter to copy it.

Honestly, for B with accent this is the best method. There is no easy shortcut on most keyboards, so copy and paste save you a lot of time.

Is There an Alt Code for B with Accent?

Sadly no. The Alt codes in Windows (like Alt + 0233 for é) only works for a small group of Western European letters, and B with accent is not one of them.

Some websites say you can type Alt plus the Unicode number. That does not work in most Windows apps and gives you a wrong character. The methods below work every time.

How to Type B with Accent on Windows

Using Character Map

The emoji panel don't have most rare letters, so use Character Map instead. Here's how to do that:

1. Search for Character Map in the Start Menu and open it.
2. Set the font to Segoe UI and tick Advanced view.
3. In Search for, type the name, for example dot above, and click on Search.
4. Find your letter, click on Select and then Copy.

How to Type B with Accent on Mac

Using Character Viewer

If there is no shortcut for the letter you need, Character Viewer has all of them.

1. Press Control + Command + Space.
2. Click on the expand icon at the top right to open the full Character Viewer.
3. Search for the name, for example b with hook, and double-click the letter to insert it.

How to Type B with Accent in Microsoft Word

Method 1: Unicode and Alt + X

This is my favorite method in Word, because it works for any letter and you don't need a number pad.

Type the Unicode of the letter and then press Alt + X. For example, type 1E03 and press Alt + X, and Word will change it to ḃ.

The codes are 1E03 (ḃ), 1E05 (ḅ) and 0253 (ɓ). For capitals: 1E02 (Ḃ), 1E04 (Ḅ), 0181 (Ɓ).

Method 2: Insert Symbol

1. Go to Insert -> Symbol -> More Symbols.
2. Set Font to (normal text).
3. If you can't find it, type the code (for example 1E03) in the Character code box at the bottom.
4. Select the B with accent and click on Insert.

How to Type B with Accent in Google Docs

In Google Docs, you don't need any keyboard shortcut for this. There is two easy ways.

Method 1: Special Characters

1. Click on Insert -> Special characters.
2. In the search box, type b with dot above, b with dot below, b with hook or similar.
3. Click on the letter to insert it.

You can also draw the letter with your mouse in the box on the left side, and Google Docs will find it for you.

Method 2: Create your Own Shortcut

If you use one accent a lot, let Docs type it for you. Docs can replace a short text with the letter automatically.

1. Go to Tools -> Preferences and open the Substitutions tab.
2. In the left box, type a short code like b::. In the right box, paste ḃ.
3. Click on OK.

Now every time you type b:: followed by a space, Docs will change it to ḃ. Do the same for other accents.

How to Type B with Accent on Chromebook

Chromebook doesn't support Alt codes, but it has a Unicode shortcut that works for every letter:

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + U. You will see an underlined u.
2. Type the code of the letter, for example 1e03 for ḃ.
3. Press Space or Enter.

The codes are same as Word: 1e03 (ḃ), 1e05 (ḅ) and 0253 (ɓ).

How to Type B with Accent on iPhone and Android

On iPhone and Android, touching and holding the B key usually don't show these accents. Just open this page on your phone, tap the letter in the box at the top, and paste it.

Other B Accents (ḇ)

The accents above are the most common, but some languages use other B accents too. You can copy all of them from the copy and paste box at the top.

• ḇ (b with line below): Hebrew and Semitic transliteration. Unicode 1E07.

These letters don't have Alt codes on Windows. Use copy and paste, the emoji panel, or type the Unicode and press Alt + X in Word (or Ctrl + Shift + U on Chromebook).

B with Accent Quick Reference Table

Here is everything in one table. Save this page, so next time you need B with accent, it is one click away.

For websites and HTML, you can use these codes: ḃ (ḃ), ḅ (ḅ) and ɓ (ɓ).

Common Questions

Is there an Alt code for b with accent?

No. Windows Alt codes only cover a small set of Western European letters, and none of them is a B with accent. Use copy and paste, or type the Unicode and press Alt + X in Word.

Why does Alt + 0253 give me ý instead of ɓ?

Because Alt codes don't use Unicode. The Unicode of ɓ is 0253, but Alt + 0253 is the Windows code for ý. To get ɓ, type 0253 in Word and press Alt + X instead.

How do I type ḃ on Mac?

Press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer, search for b with dot above and double-click it.

Type Other Letters with Accents

Looking for another letter? I have a guide for each one:

• A with accent à á â ä ã å
• C with accent ç ć č ĉ
• D with accent ď đ ḍ
• E with accent è é ê ë
• F with accent ḟ ƒ
• G with accent ğ ĝ ġ ģ
• H with accent ĥ ħ ḥ
• I with accent ì í î ï
• J with accent ĵ ǰ
• K with accent ķ ḱ ǩ
• L with accent ł ĺ ľ ļ
• M with accent ḿ ṁ ṃ
• N with tilde ñ ń ň ņ
• O with accent ò ó ô ö õ ø
• P with accent ṕ ṗ
• Q with accent ʠ ɋ
• R with accent ř ŕ ŗ
• S with accent š ś ş ŝ
• T with accent ť ţ ț
• U with accent ù ú û ü
• V with accent ṽ ṿ
• W with accent ŵ ẁ ẃ ẅ
• X with accent ẋ ẍ
• Y with accent ý ÿ ŷ ỳ
• Z with accent ž ź ż

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If you have any questions about this guide, feel free to ask me!