F barely accents at all. The only marked forms are F with hook, Ƒ and ƒ, and the lowercase ƒ is far better known as the florin currency sign and the "function" symbol in maths and spreadsheets than as a letter. Everyday writing leaves F plain. Tap any character below to copy it.
01 Step by step, per platform
A real, followable procedure for every platform, not a thin restatement of the shortcut.
On Windows
- The common Latin-1 forms have direct Alt codes: ƒ = Alt 0131. Hold Alt, type the number on the numeric keypad, then release.
- For any other form, press Win + . to open the emoji & symbol panel, switch to the Symbols tab and search the accent name.
- Or type the code from the table below into Microsoft Word and press Alt + X, for example 0191 then Alt+X gives Ƒ.
On Mac
- Open the Character Viewer with Control + Command + Space and search the accent name, for example the letter followed by the accent.
- To type these often, add the ABC – Extended input source in Keyboard settings and use its accent dead keys before the letter.
Microsoft Word & Google Docs
- In Word, type the four-character code then press Alt + X, for example 0191 then Alt+X becomes Ƒ.
- Or use Insert → Symbol → More Symbols and pick the letter from the Latin subset.
- In Google Docs, use Insert → Special characters and search latin f, or draw the accent in the sketch box.
On phones (iOS & Android)
- Most phone keyboards do not offer an accent popup for F, since these forms are rare. Copy the one you need from the keys above and paste it where you are typing.
- On iOS you can also add a third-party keyboard, or use the built-in dictation and text-replacement features to insert a saved character.
02 Characters in this set
03 Codes for every accented form
Unicode point, HTML entity and the Windows shortcut for each form. Codes shown as Alt 0nnn are typed on the numeric keypad; codes shown as hhhh Alt+X are typed in Microsoft Word, then converted with Alt+X.
| Character | Accent | Unicode | HTML | Windows | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ƒ | Hook · capital | U+0191 |
Ƒ |
0191 Alt+X |
|
| ƒ | Hook · small | U+0192 |
ƒ |
Alt 0131 |
04 Troubleshooting & confusables
| Looks like it | But it's actually | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| ƒ the letter vs ƒ the florin | F-hook vs florin sign | The same glyph ƒ serves as a phonetic F-with-hook and as the florin / guilder currency sign (and the "function" symbol). Context tells them apart; the codepoint is the same. |
| ƒ vs f | Hooked F vs plain f | ƒ has a descending hook and is not a normal f. Do not use it as a stylish substitute in ordinary words, it will read as a currency or maths symbol. |
| Ƒ vs other hooked letters | Letter-specific hooks | A hook belongs to its own letter: Ƒ is a hooked F, Ɠ a hooked G, Ƙ a hooked K. Copy the exact one rather than reusing a similar shape. |
05 FAQ
Does the letter F take an accent?
Almost never in natural language. The only marked forms are Ƒ and ƒ (F with hook), and ƒ is used mainly as the florin currency sign and the function symbol rather than as an accented letter.
What is the ƒ symbol?
ƒ (U+0192) is a lowercase F with a hook. It doubles as the florin/guilder currency sign and as the "function" symbol in mathematics and spreadsheet formulas. As a letter it appears only in phonetic notation.
How do I type ƒ?
On Windows hold Alt and type 0131 on the numeric keypad, or in Microsoft Word type 0192 and press Alt+X. On a Mac press Option+F. You can also copy it straight from the keys above.
Is ƒ a real currency symbol?
Yes, it was the sign for the Dutch guilder and the Aruban and Netherlands Antillean florin. That is why it lives on many keyboards and in currency font sets.
Where is Ƒ used as a letter?
The capital hooked F (Ƒ) appears in a few African language orthographies and in the International Phonetic Alphabet. It is not part of any major European alphabet.