How to Type ŋ (Eng) on LaTeX
Typing ŋ (Eng) on LaTeX takes a few seconds once you know the trick. The short answer is \ng. Read on for step-by-step instructions, the uppercase Ŋ and what to do when a method does not work.
ŋ on LaTeX: \ng
Ŋ on LaTeX: \NG
Or copy it:
Method 1: LaTeX command
Write \ng in text mode. This command needs \usepackage[T1]{fontenc}.
Method 2: Type the character directly
Since 2018 pdfLaTeX reads UTF-8 by default, so you can paste ŋ into your source. On Overleaf, set the compiler in Menu → Compiler.
How to type the capital Ŋ
The uppercase form works the same way with Shift added where a letter is typed.
LaTeX command
Write \NG in text mode. This command needs \usepackage[T1]{fontenc}.
Type the character directly
Since 2018 pdfLaTeX reads UTF-8 by default, so you can paste Ŋ into your source. On Overleaf, set the compiler in Menu → Compiler.
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
- Accents on i and j need the dotless forms \i and \j in old LaTeX; modern LaTeX handles this automatically.
- If the letter is missing in the PDF, the font lacks it. Switch to XeLaTeX or LuaLaTeX with a broader font.
- Wrap commands in braces when the next character is a letter: \'{e}x, not \'ex.
Frequently asked questions
What is the shortcut for ŋ on LaTeX?
\ng.
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.