You want to type the C with cedilla (ç or Ç) on your keyboard but you don't have the key to do it ? No problem, there is a way to achieve this symbol on any keyboard by following the instructions below :
Make the C with cedilla letter (Ç) on Windows :
Type the following key combination : Alt + 0 1 9 9 : Ç
The technique : Keep the Alt key pressed then type the numbers 0 1 9 9 in a word processing insert (internet forum, comment area, ...) then release the Alt key. The "Ç" symbol will then appear.
Make the C with cedilla letter (Ç) on Mac / MacBook :
To do the C with cedilla in lowercase : Option ⌥ + C → ç
The technique : Keep the Option ⌥ key pressed then type the letter C in a word processing insert (internet forum, comment area, ...) then release the Option ⌥ key. The lowercase C with cedilla symbol (ç) will then appear.
To do the C with cedilla in uppercase: Option ⌥ + ⇧ Shift + C : Ç
The technique : Keep the Option ⌥ and ⇧ Shift keys pressed then type the letter C in a word processing insert (internet forum, comment area, ...) then release the Option ⌥ key. The uppercase C with cedilla symbol (Ç) will then appear.
Troubleshooting
" I don't have a numeric keypad on my keyboard, what should I do? "
- If you don't have a numeric keypad on your keyboard, make sure you have activated the function Num Lock. If not, press the Fn + button Num Lock.
- If you do not have the function Num Lock on your keyboard, try first pressing the key Fn and then performing the combination with Alt described in the previous paragraph.
- If you still can't do it, don't hesitate to copy and paste the symbol from this article to the location of your choice.
"I have a Mac / Macbook / Apple computer"
If you have a Mac / Apple keyboard, the technique is the same. The Alt ⌥ key can also be called Option ⌥ but it is always the key just to the left of the Space bar.