Typing ü is essential when writing in German. Whether you’re typing words like über or München, there are quick keyboard shortcuts you can use on both Mac and Windows.
Here’s how to type ü in seconds.
How to type ü on Mac
On a Mac, typing ü is simple:
- Press Option + u
- Then press u
This creates: ü
For uppercase Ü:
- Press Option + u, then Shift + u
How to type ü on Windows
On Windows, you can type ü using Alt codes:
- Hold the Alt key
- Type 129 for ü
- Type 154 for Ü
Make sure you’re using the numeric keypad.
ü copy and paste
If you don’t want to use keyboard shortcuts, you can copy and paste here:
ü Ü
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