How to Type ã (A with tilde) on iPhone

Q: What is the Unicode code for ã?

U+00E3. In HTML it is &atilde;.

Published August 2, 2026, 2 min read

ã is a with tilde, a letter used in Portuguese and Vietnamese. On iPhone, the quickest way to get it is Hold a. This guide covers every method that works, including the capital Ã and fixes for common problems.

ã on iPhone: Hold a

Ã on iPhone: Hold a

Or copy it:

Method 1: Long-press the letter

Open the keyboard in any app.
Touch and hold the a key.
Slide your finger to ã and lift it.

ã is on the long-press menu of the default English keyboard and Gboard shows a similar set.

Method 2: Add the Portuguese keyboard

Open Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards.
Tap Add New Keyboard and choose Portuguese.
Tap the globe key to switch while typing.

Method 3: Text Replacement

Go to Settings → General → Keyboard → Text Replacement, tap +, paste ã as the phrase and type a shortcut such as ati. The shortcut syncs to your Mac through iCloud.

How to type the capital Ã

The uppercase form works the same way with Shift added where a letter is typed.

Long-press the letter

Open the keyboard in any app.
Touch and hold the A key (with Shift on).
Slide your finger to Ã and lift it.

Ã is on the long-press menu of the default English keyboard and Gboard shows a similar set.

Add the Portuguese keyboard

Open Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards.
Tap Add New Keyboard and choose Portuguese.
Tap the globe key to switch while typing.

About the letter ã

ã is Unicode U+00E3, named LATIN SMALL LETTER A WITH TILDE. It is used in Portuguese and Vietnamese. A wavy line above a letter. Spanish uses it for ñ, Portuguese for nasal vowels (ã, õ), Estonian for õ, and Vietnamese for the broken rising tone. See the ã character page for every code and shortcut.

Troubleshooting

If no menu appears when you touch and hold, make sure you are not using a third-party keyboard that disables it.
Text Replacement shortcuts need a space or punctuation after them to expand.
Some apps with custom keyboards, such as games, do not support accents.

Frequently asked questions

What is the shortcut for ã on iPhone?

Hold a.

Can I just copy and paste ã?

Yes. Click the copy button above, then paste with Ctrl+V on Windows and Chromebook, Cmd+V on a Mac, or touch and hold and choose Paste on a phone.

What is the Unicode code for ã?

U+00E3. In HTML it is ã.

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