The Old English letters þ, ð, æ can be generated by any Windows PC, as they are part of all the standard fonts. In WORD you can produce them either by pressing “Einfügen > Sonderzeichen > normaler Text” or by using the shortcuts below (use Alt + Num keyboard)

æ

Alt + 0230

þ

Alt + 0254

ð

Alt + 0240

Æ

Alt + 0198

Þ

Alt + 0222

Ð

Alt + 0208

In case you need more letters, such as those with macrons or the phonetic symbols click here to download a zip-file, which contains both the OE and the phonetic fonts. After unzipping the file you have to install the fonts on your computer.

The Sutton Hoo Helmet
Geoffrey Chaucer
Samuel Johnson
OE Fonts

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last updated
20.09.2009

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