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V With Accent (ṽ, ṿ, ʋ, Ṽ, Ṿ, Ʋ) — How to Type Accented V on Keyboard

If you’re trying to type a V with an accent (like ṽ or Ṿ) on an English keyboard, you’re not alone. These letters don’t appear on most standard keyboards, so you usually need to use Alt codes, a built-in symbol picker, or a Word shortcut.

This guide shows beginner-friendly ways to type accented V letters on:

  • Windows
  • Mac
  • Microsoft Word
  • Google Docs
  • Any app where you can paste text

Quick copy & paste (fastest option)

If you only need the letter once (or you’re in a hurry), copying is the easiest option.

V with Accent — Click to Copy
Click any letter to copy it.
Lowercase
Uppercase
Tip: If a character shows as a □ box, change your font (try Arial, Calibri, Times New Roman).

Tip: If you use these often, bookmark this page so you can come back and copy them quickly.

What does “V with accent” mean?

“V with accent” can refer to different versions of the letter V, depending on the language or writing system.

Here are the most common ones people search for:

  • ṽ / Ṽ — V with tilde
    Often used in transliteration or academic writing.
  • ṿ / Ṿ — V with dot below
    Also common in transliteration.
  • ʋ / Ʋ — V with hook
    This is often used in phonetics and linguistics.

Don’t worry if you’re not sure which one you need. If you can see the letter you want, you can use the copy & paste section or the widget.

How to type V with accent on Windows

On Windows, you have a few good options. The best one depends on whether you have a numeric keypad and which app you’re typing in.

Method 1: Alt codes (Windows) — fast if you have a number pad

What this method does

Alt codes are a built-in Windows trick. You hold the Alt key and type a number. Windows then inserts the special character.

This method is great when:

  • You have a keyboard with a numeric keypad
  • You want a fast way to type the same character again and again

Before you start (important!)

  • Turn Num Lock ON
  • Use the numeric keypad (the number pad on the right side of the keyboard)
  • The number row above your letters usually won’t work for Alt codes

Steps (Windows Alt codes)

  1. Click where you want the character to appear
  2. Turn Num Lock ON
  3. Hold down the Alt key
  4. Type the Alt code on the numeric keypad
  5. Release Alt

V with accent Alt codes

  • ṽ (v with tilde) = Alt 7805
  • ṿ (v with dot below) = Alt 7807
  • ʋ (v with hook) = Alt 651
  • Ṽ (V with tilde) = Alt 7804
  • Ṿ (V with dot below) = Alt 7806
  • Ʋ (V with hook) = Alt 434

If you’re on a laptop (no keypad)

Some laptops still let you use Alt codes, but you must turn on the hidden keypad (often with Fn + NumLk). If that’s too stressful, skip this method and use Character Map, Google Docs special characters, or copy & paste.

Method 2: Character Map (Windows) — easiest “no-stress” option

What this method does

Character Map is a free tool built into Windows that lets you search for letters and symbols, then copy and paste them.

This method is great when:

  • You don’t have a numeric keypad
  • Alt codes aren’t working
  • You want something that works in any app

Steps (Character Map)

  1. Open the Start menu
  2. Search for Character Map and open it
  3. In the Font dropdown, choose a common font like Arial or Times New Roman
  4. Find the character you need (ṽ, ṿ, ʋ, etc.)
  5. Click the character → click Select → click Copy
  6. Paste it into your document

Tip: If you can’t find it quickly, try a different font. Some fonts show more symbols than others.

How to type V with accent on Mac

Mac doesn’t use Alt codes the same way Windows does. Instead, the easiest and most reliable method is the Character Viewer.

Character Viewer (Mac) — best overall option

What this method does

Character Viewer is a built-in Mac tool that lets you search for special characters by name and insert them into almost any app.

This method is great when:

  • You want a simple solution that works everywhere (Word, Docs, Pages, email, etc.)
  • You don’t want to memorize codes

Steps (Mac Character Viewer)

  1. Click where you want the letter to appear
  2. Press Control + Command + Space
  3. In the search box, type a keyword like:
    • “v tilde” (ṽ / Ṽ)
    • “v dot below” (ṿ / Ṿ)
    • “v hook” (ʋ / Ʋ)
  4. Double-click the character to insert it

Tip: If nothing shows up, try searching just “tilde” or “dot below” and scroll.

How to type V with accent in Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word gives you some of the fastest options, especially on Windows.

Method 1: Unicode + Alt+X (Word on Windows) — fastest Word method

What this method does

In Word for Windows, you can type a Unicode code and then convert it into the symbol instantly using Alt + X.

This method is great when:

  • You don’t have a numeric keypad
  • You’re typing in Word and want the quickest method

Steps (Word Unicode method)

  1. Click where you want the letter
  2. Type the Unicode code (example: 1E7D)
  3. Press Alt + X
    Word converts the code into the letter

Unicode codes you can use

  • ṽ = 1E7D then Alt+X
  • ṿ = 1E7F then Alt+X
  • ʋ = 028B then Alt+X
  • Ṽ = 1E7C then Alt+X
  • Ṿ = 1E7E then Alt+X
  • Ʋ = 01B2 then Alt+X

Method 2: Insert Symbol (Word on Windows and Mac) — easiest to learn

What this method does

Word has a built-in Symbol list where you can insert special letters without remembering codes.

This method is great when:

  • You’re a beginner
  • You prefer clicking instead of shortcuts
  • You want a method that works on both Windows and Mac Word

Steps (Insert Symbol)

  1. Go to Insert
  2. Click Symbol → More Symbols
  3. Choose a font like Calibri or Times New Roman
  4. Look for the character you need (ṽ, ṿ, ʋ, etc.)
  5. Click Insert

Tip: After you insert it once, Word may remember it in the “recent symbols” list.

How to type V with accent in Google Docs

Google Docs also has an easy built-in symbol picker. You don’t need Alt codes, and it works on any computer.

Method 1: Insert → Special characters (Google Docs) — best Docs method

What this method does

Google Docs lets you search for special characters by name and insert them.

This method is great when:

  • You’re working in a browser
  • You don’t have a numeric keypad
  • You want a method that works on Windows, Mac, or Chromebook

Steps (Google Docs)

  1. In Google Docs, click Insert
  2. Click Special characters
  3. Use the search box and type:
    • “v tilde”
    • “v dot below”
    • “v hook”
  4. Click the character to insert it

Tip: If search doesn’t work, draw the character in the little drawing box and it may suggest close matches.

Method 2: Copy & paste (Docs and anywhere)

If you already see the character you need (like in the copy section at the top), just copy it and paste it into Google Docs.

Common problems (and quick fixes)

“My Alt code isn’t working”

Try these quick checks:

  • Make sure Num Lock is ON
  • Make sure you’re using the numeric keypad
  • If you’re on a laptop, try Fn + NumLk
  • If it still fails, use Character Map or copy & paste

“I see a box □ instead of the letter”

That usually means your font doesn’t support the character.
Fix: switch your font to Arial, Calibri, Times New Roman, or Segoe UI.

Technical details (Unicode + HTML codes)

If you need these letters for a website (HTML) or coding, use these:

Lowercase:

  • ṽ — Unicode: U+1E7D | HTML hex: ṽ | HTML dec: ṽ
  • ṿ — Unicode: U+1E7F | HTML hex: ṿ | HTML dec: ṿ
  • ʋ — Unicode: U+028B | HTML hex: ʋ | HTML dec: ʋ

Uppercase:

  • Ṽ — Unicode: U+1E7C | HTML hex: Ṽ | HTML dec: Ṽ
  • Ṿ — Unicode: U+1E7E | HTML hex: Ṿ | HTML dec: Ṿ
  • Ʋ — Unicode: U+01B2 | HTML hex: Ʋ | HTML dec: Ʋ

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