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

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Quick copy & paste (fastest option)

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

Refer to this accent keyboard for more accented letters.

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)

Click where you want the character to appear
Turn Num Lock ON
Hold down the Alt key
Type the Alt code on the numeric keypad
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)

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

Click where you want the letter to appear
Press Control + Command + Space
In the search box, type a keyword like:
- “v tilde” (ṽ / Ṽ)
- “v dot below” (ṿ / Ṿ)
- “v hook” (ʋ / Ʋ)
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