How to Type Ü (u Umlaut)
Fastest method: Alt+0252 on Windows (with Num Lock on), or Option+U, U on Mac. You can also copy the symbol directly below.
Latin Small Letter U With Diaeresis
U+00FC
Windows (Alt code)
Alt+0252
Word (anywhere)
00FC, Alt+X
Mac (Option key)
Option+U, U
Unicode code point
U+00FC
HTML entity
ü
FAQ
How do I type ü (u umlaut) on Windows?
Turn on Num Lock, hold the Alt key, then type 0252 on the numeric keypad. Release Alt and the ü symbol appears.
How do I type ü (u umlaut) on Mac?
Press Option+U, then U. This shortcut works in almost every macOS app.
How do I insert ü (u umlaut) in Word or Google Docs?
In Word, type 00FC then immediately press Alt+X — the code turns into ü. In Google Docs, use the Mac or Windows shortcut above, or go to Insert > Special characters.
What is the HTML code for ü (u umlaut)?
The HTML entity is ü (or the numeric code ü) — use it directly in your source code.