How to Put a Bar Over a Letter in Google Docs (2024 Update)

In this tutorial, we will show you exactly how to put a bar over a letter in Google Docs in just a few simple steps. Read on to learn more.

Put a Bar Over a Letter in Google Docs

Follow the steps below to put a bar over a letter on Google Docs.

1. Go to the Insert Menu at the Top of Your Document

Find and click on “Insert” in the top menu of Google Docs. This will open a dropdown with options for adding different elements to your document.

2. Select “Equation” from the Insert Dropdown Menu

In the dropdown list, click on “Equation.” This opens a new area in your document for creating math symbols, including letters with bars on top.

3. Click on the Math Operations Menu in the New Toolbar

After selecting Equation, a new toolbar will appear. Click on the fourth dropdown (often marked with symbols like “√” and “()”) to access math operation options.

4. Select the Overline Option to Add a Bar

In the Math Operations dropdown, find and select the option with an “x” and a bar on top. This option allows you to type a letter with a bar over it.

5. Type the Letter You Want to Add a Bar Over

With the overline option active, type the letter that you want to appear with a bar on top.

6. Adjust Font Size and Style as Needed to Match Document

Highlight the equation if you need to adjust its font size or style. Use the toolbar options like the “Font” menu and the “–” and “+” options to make it match the rest of your document.

We hope that you now have a better understanding of putting a bar over a letter in Google Docs. If you enjoyed this article, you might want to check our articles on how to do bubble letters on Google Docs and how to put a tilde over a letter in Google Docs.