Utilities

Russian Characters - Alt Codes & Unicode

Copy/paste Russian special letters fast. Alt codes, Unicode points, and instant copy buttons for Ё/ё, the hard sign (Ъ/ъ), and the soft sign (Ь/ь).

Characters & shortcuts

Alt codes & Unicode table

CharacterNameAlt codeUnicodeCopy
ёyo (small)Alt + 0235U+0451
ЁYo (capital)Alt + 0215U+0401
ьsoft sign (small)Alt + 0288U+044C
ЬSoft sign (capital)Alt + 0200U+042C
ъhard sign (small)Alt + 0296U+044A
ЪHard sign (capital)Alt + 0178U+042A

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I type Ё, Ъ, Ь on Windows?

Hold Alt and type the number on the numpad (Num Lock on), then release Alt. Examples: ё Alt+0235, Ё Alt+0215, ь Alt+0288, Ь Alt+0200, ъ Alt+0296, Ъ Alt+0178.

How do I type them on Mac?

Use the Russian keyboard layout: Ё with Option+Y (or Option+Shift+Y), soft sign/Ь and hard sign/Ъ are available directly on the Russian layout keys.

Can I copy these characters directly?

Yes—click Copy in the table and paste anywhere. No installation needed.

Do these work with the online Russian keyboard?

Yes. Open the Russian keyboard online and type or paste them directly. Everything runs in your browser.