How to Type ŋ (Eng) on Android
Need ŋ on Android for a name, an address or a word in another language? You do not have to copy it from a website every time. The fastest method is Text replacement, and there are a few backups below for when that one is not available.
ŋ on Android: Text replacement
Ŋ on Android: Text replacement
Or copy it:
Method 1: Long-press the letter
ŋ is not on the long-press menu of the plain English keyboard. Copy it from this page or set up a text shortcut below.
Method 2: Personal dictionary shortcut
In Gboard go to Settings → Dictionary → Personal dictionary, pick your language, tap +, paste ŋ as the word and add a shortcut such as nen. Typing the shortcut then suggests ŋ.
How to type the capital Ŋ
The uppercase form works the same way with Shift added where a letter is typed.
Long-press the letter
Ŋ is not on the long-press menu of the plain English keyboard. Copy it from this page or set up a text shortcut below.
Personal dictionary shortcut
In Gboard go to Settings → Dictionary → Personal dictionary, pick your language, tap +, paste Ŋ as the word and add a shortcut such as nen. Typing the shortcut then suggests Ŋ.
About the letter ŋ
ŋ is Unicode U+014B, named LATIN SMALL LETTER ENG. See the ŋ character page for every code and shortcut.
Troubleshooting
- Samsung Keyboard and Gboard show slightly different long-press menus. If a letter is missing, add the language.
- Turn off "Long press for symbols" in Gboard settings if holding a key shows numbers instead of accents.
- Personal dictionary shortcuts appear as suggestions; tap the suggestion to insert the letter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the shortcut for ŋ on Android?
Text replacement.
Can I just copy and paste ŋ?
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 ŋ?
U+014B. In HTML it is ŋ.