How to Type ŋ (Eng) on Microsoft Word
Need ŋ on Microsoft Word 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 014B then Alt+X, and there are a few backups below for when that one is not available.
ŋ on Microsoft Word: 014B then Alt+X
Ŋ on Microsoft Word: 014A then Alt+X
Or copy it:
Method 1: Alt+X Unicode trick
- Type 014B where you want the letter.
- Press Alt+X. Word turns the code into ŋ.
Press Alt+X again to turn it back into the code. On a Mac, Word uses the macOS methods instead.
Method 2: Insert Symbol
- Go to Insert → Symbol → More Symbols.
- Set "from" to Unicode (hex) and type 014B in Character code.
- Click Insert. You can also assign a shortcut key here.
How to type the capital Ŋ
The uppercase form works the same way with Shift added where a letter is typed.
Alt+X Unicode trick
- Type 014A where you want the letter.
- Press Alt+X. Word turns the code into Ŋ.
Press Alt+X again to turn it back into the code. On a Mac, Word uses the macOS methods instead.
Insert Symbol
- Go to Insert → Symbol → More Symbols.
- Set "from" to Unicode (hex) and type 014A in Character code.
- Click Insert. You can also assign a shortcut key here.
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 accent shortcuts are in Word for Windows. Word for Mac uses the macOS Option shortcuts.
- If Alt+X converts the wrong text, select just the code first, then press Alt+X.
- Change the font if the letter shows as an empty box; Calibri, Arial and Times New Roman cover common accents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the shortcut for ŋ on Microsoft Word?
014B then Alt+X.
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.