How to Type ĝ (G with circumflex) on Android

Published June 17, 2026, 2 min read

ĝ is g with circumflex, a letter used in Esperanto. On Android, the quickest way to get it is Add Esperanto keyboard. This guide covers every method that works, including the capital Ĝ and fixes for common problems.

ĝ on Android: Add Esperanto keyboard

Ĝ on Android: Add Esperanto keyboard

Or copy it:

Method 1: Long-press the letter

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

Method 2: Add the Esperanto keyboard

Open Settings → System → Languages & input → On-screen keyboard → Gboard → Languages.
Tap Add keyboard and pick Esperanto.
Switch keyboards with the globe key or by holding the space bar.

Method 3: Personal dictionary shortcut

In Gboard go to Settings → Dictionary → Personal dictionary, pick your language, tap +, paste ĝ as the word and add a shortcut such as gci. Typing the shortcut then suggests ĝ.

How to type the capital Ĝ

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

Long-press the letter

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

Add the Esperanto keyboard

Open Settings → System → Languages & input → On-screen keyboard → Gboard → Languages.
Tap Add keyboard and pick Esperanto.
Switch keyboards with the globe key or by holding the space bar.

About the letter ĝ

ĝ is Unicode U+011D, named LATIN SMALL LETTER G WITH CIRCUMFLEX. It is used in Esperanto. A small caret (^) above a vowel. In French it often marks a vanished s (forêt from forest), in Portuguese a closed vowel, in Welsh a long vowel, and in Vietnamese a distinct vowel (â, ê, ô). See the ĝ character page for every code and shortcut.

Troubleshooting

Samsung Keyboard and Gboard show slightly different long-press menus. If a letter is missing, add the language.
Turn off "Long press for symbols" in Gboard settings if holding a key shows numbers instead of accents.
Personal dictionary shortcuts appear as suggestions; tap the suggestion to insert the letter.

Frequently asked questions

What is the shortcut for ĝ on Android?

Add Esperanto keyboard.

Can I just copy and paste ĝ?

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 ĝ?

U+011D. In HTML it is ĝ.

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