How to Type ľ (L with caron) on Android

Published May 26, 2026, 2 min read

ľ is l with caron, a letter used in Slovak. On Android, the quickest way to get it is Add Slovak keyboard. This guide covers every method that works, including the capital Ľ and fixes for common problems.

ľ on Android: Add Slovak keyboard

Ľ on Android: Add Slovak keyboard

Or copy it:

Method 1: Long-press the letter

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

Method 2: Add the Slovak keyboard

Open Settings → System → Languages & input → On-screen keyboard → Gboard → Languages.
Tap Add keyboard and pick Slovak.
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 ľ as the word and add a shortcut such as lca. Typing the shortcut then suggests ľ.

How to type the capital Ľ

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

Long-press the letter

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

Add the Slovak keyboard

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

About the letter ľ

ľ is Unicode U+013E, named LATIN SMALL LETTER L WITH CARON. It is used in Slovak. A small v above a letter, called háček in Czech and kvačica in Croatian. It softens consonants (č, š, ž, ř) and marks the third tone in Pinyin (ǎ, ǐ). See the ľ 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 ľ on Android?

Add Slovak keyboard.

Can I just copy and paste ľ?

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 ľ?

U+013E. In HTML it is ľ.

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