G with Accent (ğ ĝ ġ ģ) on Keyboard: How to Type G with Accents

There are no Alt codes for G with accent (ğ ĝ ġ ģ), but you can copy them from the box below or type them with Unicode in Word.

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 011F for ğ) and press Alt + X.

On Mac, press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer and search for g with breve.

ğ (soft g) is the one most of people look for, because it is used in Turkish words like dağ, Doğan and Erdoğan.

Below I explain every way to type G 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.

G with Accent Copy and Paste

Just need the letter one time? Click on any letter below and it will be copied to your clipboard. Then paste it anywhere with Ctrl + V (Windows) or Command + V (Mac).

Click a letter to copy it.

For G with accent, copy and paste is honestly the best method for most people, because there is no simple keyboard shortcut for this letters.

Is There an Alt Code for G with Accent?

No. Windows Alt codes (like Alt + 0233 for é) only cover a small set of Western European letters, and none of the main G accents are in that set.

Be careful with codes you find online. The Unicode of a letter is not the same as its Alt code, so typing Alt + the Unicode number on the number pad will give you a different character. Use the methods below instead.

How to Type G with Accent on Windows

Using the Emoji Panel or Character Map

1. Press Windows Key + . (period) to open the emoji panel.
2. Click on the Symbols tab (the Ω icon).
3. Select Latin Symbols and click on the G with accent you need.

Alternatively, you can also use Character Map. Search for Character Map in the Start Menu, find the letter, click on Select and then Copy.

How to Type G with Accent on Mac

Using Character Viewer

Character Viewer works for every accent, even the rare ones.

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 g with cedilla, and double-click the letter to insert it.

How to Type G with Accent in Microsoft Word

Method 1: Unicode and Alt + X

This one works for every accent, and even on laptops without a number pad.

Type the Unicode of the letter and then press Alt + X. For example, type 011F and press Alt + X, and Word will change it to ğ.

The codes are 011F (ğ), 011D (ĝ), 0121 (ġ) and 0123 (ģ). For capitals: 011E (Ğ), 011C (Ĝ), 0120 (Ġ), 0122 (Ģ).

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 011F) in the Character code box at the bottom.
4. Select the G with accent and click on Insert.

How to Type G with Accent in Google Docs

Google Docs has two good ways to type rare accents, and both work on any computer.

Method 1: Special Characters

1. Click on Insert -> Special characters.
2. In the search box, type g with breve, g with circumflex, g with dot above 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

This is my favorite trick for Google Docs. You can make Docs replace a short text with the accent letter automatically.

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

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

How to Type G with Accent on Chromebook

Alt codes don't work on Chromebook. Instead, ChromeOS has its own Unicode shortcut:

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + U. You will see an underlined u.
2. Type the code of the letter, for example 011f for ğ.
3. Press Space or Enter.

The codes are same as Word: 011f (ğ), 011d (ĝ), 0121 (ġ) and 0123 (ģ).

How to Type G with Accent on iPhone and Android

On both iPhone and Android, touch and hold the G key on the keyboard. A small menu will appear with the accents. Slide your finger to the one you want and lift it.

Which accents you see depends on your keyboard language. If the one you need is missing, add a keyboard for that language in your phone settings, or copy it from the box above.

Other G Accents (ǧ ǵ)

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

• ǧ (g with caron): Skolt Sami, Romani. Unicode 01E7.
• ǵ (g with acute): Macedonian transliteration. Unicode 01F5.

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).

G with Accent Quick Reference Table

Here are all the shortcuts for G with accent in one place. Bookmark this page so you can find it next time.

Why does capital Ģ look different? In Latvian, the lowercase ģ has a small comma on top, but the capital Ģ has a cedilla under it. Both are the same letter, so this is normal.

For websites and HTML, you can use these codes: ğ (ğ), ĝ (ĝ), ġ (ġ) and ģ (ģ).

Common Questions

How do I type ğ (Turkish soft g)?

In Word, type 011F and press Alt + X. If you type Turkish often, add the Turkish Q keyboard, it has a key for ğ. Or copy it from the box above.

What is the g with a curve on top called?

It is g with breve. In Turkish it is called yumuşak ge, which means soft g.

Is there an Alt code for ğ?

No, ğ is not in the Windows Alt code set. Copy and paste or the Word Unicode method are the easiest ways.

More Letters with Accents

Need an accent on a different letter? Here are guides for every letter of the alphabet:

• A with accent à á â ä ã å
• B with accent ḃ ḅ ɓ
• 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
• 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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