How to Type ŋ (Eng) on Chromebook
Typing ŋ (Eng) on Chromebook takes a few seconds once you know the trick. The short answer is Ctrl+Shift+U, 014b, Space. Read on for step-by-step instructions, the uppercase Ŋ and what to do when a method does not work.
ŋ on Chromebook: Ctrl+Shift+U, 014b, Space
Ŋ on Chromebook: Ctrl+Shift+U, 014a, Space
Or copy it:
Unicode shortcut
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U. An underlined u appears.
- Type 014b.
- Press Space or Enter and ŋ appears.
The same shortcut works on most Linux desktops.
How to type the capital Ŋ
The uppercase form works the same way with Shift added where a letter is typed.
Unicode shortcut
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U. An underlined u appears.
- Type 014a.
- Press Space or Enter and Ŋ appears.
The same shortcut works on most Linux desktops.
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
- Ctrl+Shift+U does not work in some Android apps on ChromeOS. Use it in Chrome and web apps.
- Make sure you type the code in lowercase or uppercase; both work, but do not include "U+".
- If nothing happens, check that an input method other than the default English one is not active.
Frequently asked questions
What is the shortcut for ŋ on Chromebook?
Ctrl+Shift+U, 014b, Space.
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.