How to Type Ö (o Umlaut)
Fastest method: Alt+0246 on Windows (with Num Lock on), or Option+U, O on Mac. You can also copy the symbol directly below.
Latin Small Letter O With Diaeresis
U+00F6
Windows (Alt code)
Alt+0246
Word (anywhere)
00F6, Alt+X
Mac (Option key)
Option+U, O
Unicode code point
U+00F6
HTML entity
ö
FAQ
How do I type ö (o umlaut) on Windows?
Turn on Num Lock, hold the Alt key, then type 0246 on the numeric keypad. Release Alt and the ö symbol appears.
How do I type ö (o umlaut) on Mac?
Press Option+U, then O. This shortcut works in almost every macOS app.
How do I insert ö (o umlaut) in Word or Google Docs?
In Word, type 00F6 then immediately press Alt+X — the code turns into ö. In Google Docs, use the Mac or Windows shortcut above, or go to Insert > Special characters.
What is the HTML code for ö (o umlaut)?
The HTML entity is ö (or the numeric code ö) — use it directly in your source code.