How to Type ħ (H with stroke) on Android
Need ħ on Android 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 Maltese keyboard, and there are a few backups below for when that one is not available.
ħ on Android: Add Maltese keyboard
Ħ on Android: Add Maltese keyboard
Or copy it:
Method 1: Long-press the letter
ħ is not on the long-press menu of the plain English keyboard. Add the Maltese keyboard, then touch and hold h or use the key it adds.
Method 2: Add the Maltese keyboard
- Open Settings → System → Languages & input → On-screen keyboard → Gboard → Languages.
- Tap Add keyboard and pick Maltese.
- 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 ħ as the word and add a shortcut such as hst. Typing the shortcut then suggests ħ.
How to type the capital Ħ
The uppercase form works the same way with Shift added where a letter is typed.
Long-press the letter
Ħ is not on the long-press menu of the plain English keyboard. Add the Maltese keyboard, then touch and hold h or use the key it adds.
Add the Maltese keyboard
- Open Settings → System → Languages & input → On-screen keyboard → Gboard → Languages.
- Tap Add keyboard and pick Maltese.
- Switch keyboards with the globe key or by holding the space bar.
About the letter ħ
ħ is Unicode U+0127, named LATIN SMALL LETTER H WITH STROKE. It is used in Maltese. A line through the letter itself. Examples are ø (Danish, Norwegian), ł (Polish), đ (Vietnamese, Croatian) and ħ (Maltese). See the ħ 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 ħ on Android?
Add Maltese keyboard.
Can I just copy and paste ħ?
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 ħ?
U+0127. In HTML it is ħ.
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