How to Type ŋ (Eng) on Excel
ŋ is Eng. On Excel, the quickest way to get it is =UNICHAR(331). This guide covers every method that works, including the capital Ŋ and fixes for common problems.
ŋ on Excel: =UNICHAR(331)
Ŋ on Excel: =UNICHAR(330)
Or copy it:
Method 1: UNICHAR formula
Type =UNICHAR(331) in a cell to get ŋ. To check a letter, =UNICODE("ŋ") returns 331. Both work in Excel 2013 and later and in Google Sheets.
Method 2: Keyboard methods inside a cell
Double-click the cell, then use Insert → Symbol (Unicode hex 014B) on Windows or Unicode Hex Input (Option + 014B) on a Mac.
Method 3: Find and replace accented text
Use =SUBSTITUTE(A1,"ŋ","n") to strip this accent from a column, for example when cleaning names for an email system that does not accept accents.
How to type the capital Ŋ
The uppercase form works the same way with Shift added where a letter is typed.
UNICHAR formula
Type =UNICHAR(330) in a cell to get Ŋ. To check a letter, =UNICODE("Ŋ") returns 330. Both work in Excel 2013 and later and in Google Sheets.
Keyboard methods inside a cell
Double-click the cell, then use Insert → Symbol (Unicode hex 014A) on Windows or Unicode Hex Input (Option + 014A) on a Mac.
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
- UNICHAR is not available in Excel 2010 and earlier.
- CSV files saved as plain "CSV" may lose accents. Save as "CSV UTF-8".
- If accents show as question marks after import, set the file origin to 65001: Unicode (UTF-8) in the import wizard.
Frequently asked questions
What is the shortcut for ŋ on Excel?
=UNICHAR(331).
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.