How to Type Capital S with Caron (Š)

Copy it, then paste with Ctrl + V (Cmd + V on Mac).

Quick answer

MethodHow
Copy and pasteUse the copy button above
WindowsAlt + 0138
MacCtrl + Cmd + Space (Character Viewer)
Microsoft WordType 0160, then press Alt + X
Chromebook and LinuxCtrl + Shift + U, type 0160, press Enter
HTMLŠ or Š
CSS\0160
JavaScript\u0160
UnicodeU+0160 (Latin Capital Letter S With Caron)

How to type the Capital S with Caron on Windows

Hold Alt and type 0138 on the numeric keypad (Num Lock on), then release Alt.

No numeric keypad? On a laptop, use Win + . or open Character Map (search for charmap in Start).

In Microsoft Word, type 0160 and then press Alt + X to turn the code into Š.

How to type the Capital S with Caron on a Mac

Press Ctrl + Cmd + Space to open the Character Viewer, search for the name and double-click it.

On a Chromebook or Linux

Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 0160, then press Enter or Space.

On iPhone and Android

On iPhone and Android, press and hold the base letter on the keyboard, then slide to the accented version.

In Google Docs

Go to Insert > Special characters and search for "capital s with caron".

About this character

The letter S with a caron, used in Czech, Slovak and other Central European languages.

Related characters

Frequently asked questions

What is the Alt code for Š?

On Windows, hold Alt and type 0138 on the numeric keypad.

How do I type Š on a Mac?

Open the Character Viewer with Ctrl + Cmd + Space and search for it.

What is the HTML code for Š?

Use Š or Š in HTML.