How to Type ð (Eth) on iPhone

Published August 1, 2026, 2 min read

Need ð on iPhone 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 Add Icelandic keyboard, and there are a few backups below for when that one is not available.

ð on iPhone: Add Icelandic keyboard

Ð on iPhone: Add Icelandic keyboard

Or copy it:

Method 1: Long-press the letter

ð is not on the long-press menu of the plain English keyboard. Add the Icelandic keyboard, then touch and hold d or use the key it adds.

Method 2: Add the Icelandic keyboard

Open Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards.
Tap Add New Keyboard and choose Icelandic.
Tap the globe key to switch while typing.

Method 3: Text Replacement

Go to Settings → General → Keyboard → Text Replacement, tap +, paste ð as the phrase and type a shortcut such as det. The shortcut syncs to your Mac through iCloud.

How to type the capital Ð

The uppercase form works the same way with Shift added where a letter is typed.

Long-press the letter

Ð is not on the long-press menu of the plain English keyboard. Add the Icelandic keyboard, then touch and hold d or use the key it adds.

Add the Icelandic keyboard

Open Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards.
Tap Add New Keyboard and choose Icelandic.
Tap the globe key to switch while typing.

About the letter ð

ð is Unicode U+00F0, named LATIN SMALL LETTER ETH. It is used in Icelandic and Faroese. See the ð character page for every code and shortcut.

Troubleshooting

If no menu appears when you touch and hold, make sure you are not using a third-party keyboard that disables it.
Text Replacement shortcuts need a space or punctuation after them to expand.
Some apps with custom keyboards, such as games, do not support accents.

Frequently asked questions

What is the shortcut for ð on iPhone?

Add Icelandic keyboard.

Can I just copy and paste ð?

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 ð?

U+00F0. In HTML it is ð.

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