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Angstrom sign symbol Å

Angstrom sign (Å) is Unicode U+212B. Tap Copy to grab it, or type it on any device using the steps below.

The angstrom sign is a unit of length equal to one ten-billionth of a metre. The letter Å is the preferred form for writing it.

How to type Å

Fastest way on each device: Windows, iPhone and Android, copy and paste; Mac, the Character Viewer (Control+Command+Space); Linux, Ctrl+Shift+U then 212b.

Windows

Tap Copy above, then press Ctrl+V where you want Å.

Windows has no built-in shortcut for it. In Microsoft Word, type 212B and then press Alt+X.

Mac

Press Control+Command+Space, search for “angstrom sign” and double-click Å.

That shortcut opens the Character Viewer, which has every Unicode symbol.

iPhone

Tap Copy above, then touch and hold where you want Å and tap Paste.

To type it from the keyboard, open Settings › General › Keyboard › Text Replacement, tap +, paste Å as the Phrase and add a Shortcut.

Android

Tap Copy above, then touch and hold where you want Å and tap Paste.

To type it from the keyboard in Gboard, open Gboard settings › Dictionary › Personal dictionary, tap +, paste Å and add a shortcut.

Linux

Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 212b, then press Space or Enter. This works in most GTK and IBus apps.

Word and Google Docs

Word: type 212B, then press Alt+X.

Google Docs: open Insert › Special characters and search for “angstrom sign”.

Codes for Å

UnicodeU+212B
Official nameANGSTROM SIGN
BlockLetterlike Symbols
Added inUnicode 1.1
HTML decimalÅ
HTML hexÅ
CSScontent: "\212B";
JavaScript"\u212B"
Python"\u212B"
UTF-8 bytesE2 84 AB
Ad slot 300 × 250, height reserved

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