Trying to type an accented Z (like ź or ž) on an English keyboard can be confusing because these letters aren’t printed on most keyboards.

The good news is: you can still type them easily using copy/paste, Alt codes (Windows), Character Viewer (Mac), or built-in symbol tools in Word and Google Docs.

This guide is beginner-friendly and explains each method before the steps.

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Accented Z copy and paste (fastest)

If you only need it once, copy/paste is the quickest option.

Refer to this accent keyboard for more accented letters.

Tip: Bookmark this page so you can return and copy these in seconds.

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What does “Z with accent” mean?

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

Here are the most common ones:

• ź / Ź = Z with acute
• ż / Ż = Z with dot above
• ẑ / Ẑ = Z with circumflex
• ž / Ž = Z with caron (little “v” shape)
• ƶ / Ƶ = Z with stroke
• ȥ / Ȥ = Z with hook
• ẓ / Ẓ = Z with dot below
• ẕ / Ẕ = Z with line below
• ⱬ / Ⱬ = Z with descender

If you can see the exact letter you want, you can use the copy section above or the widget.

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How to type Z with accent on Windows

Windows has two beginner-friendly options:

1. Alt codes (fastest if you have a numeric keypad)
2. Character Map (best if you’re on a laptop or Alt codes aren’t working)

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Method 1: Alt codes (Windows) — fastest with a number pad

What this method is

Alt codes let you type special characters by holding Alt and typing a number on the numeric keypad.

This is great if:

• you type these letters often
• you want a quick repeatable shortcut

Before you start (important)

• Turn Num Lock ON
• Use the numeric keypad (number pad on the right)
• The top number row above the letters usually won’t work

Steps

1. Click where you want the character
2. Turn Num Lock ON
3. Hold Alt
4. Type the code using the numeric keypad
5. Release Alt

Windows Alt codes for Z with accent

Lowercase:

• ź = Alt 378
• ż = Alt 380
• ẑ = Alt 7825
• ž = Alt 0158
• ƶ = Alt 438
• ȥ = Alt 549
• ẓ = Alt 7827
• ẕ = Alt 7829
• ⱬ = Alt 11372

Uppercase:

• Ź = Alt 377
• Ż = Alt 379
• Ẑ = Alt 7824
• Ž = Alt 0142
• Ƶ = Alt 437
• Ȥ = Alt 548
• Ẓ = Alt 7826
• Ẕ = Alt 7828
• Ⱬ = Alt 11371

If you’re on a laptop (no numeric keypad)

Some laptops have a hidden number pad that you can turn on with Fn + NumLk (varies by model).
If you don’t have that, use Character Map below (easy and reliable).

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Method 2: Character Map (Windows) — easiest when Alt codes fail

What this method is

Character Map is a built-in Windows tool that lets you find a character, copy it, and paste it into any app.

This is perfect when:

• you don’t have a keypad
• Alt codes aren’t working
• you want a simple click method

Steps

1. Open Start and search Character Map
2. Choose a font like Arial or Times New Roman
3. Find the letter you want (example: ž)
4. Click Select → Copy
5. Paste anywhere

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How to type Z with accent on Mac

Mac uses a different system than Windows. The easiest and most beginner-friendly tool is Character Viewer.

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Method 1: Character Viewer (Mac) — best Mac method

What this method is

Character Viewer lets you search for special letters by name and insert them into almost any app.

Steps

1. Click where you want the letter
2. Press Control + Command + Space
3. Search for phrases like:
   • “z acute” (ź / Ź)
   • “z dot above” (ż / Ż)
   • “z caron” (ž / Ž)
   • “z circumflex” (ẑ / Ẑ)
   • “z dot below” (ẓ / Ẓ)
4. Double-click the character to insert it

Tip: If search isn’t showing it, try searching just the accent name like “caron” or “acute” and scroll.

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How to type Z with accent in Microsoft Word

Word gives you two great options:

• a fast keyboard method (Word on Windows)
• a click method (Word on Windows and Mac)

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