How to Type ļ (L with cedilla) on Android
Need ļ 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 Latvian keyboard, and there are a few backups below for when that one is not available.
ļ on Android: Add Latvian keyboard
Ļ on Android: Add Latvian keyboard
Or copy it:
Method 1: Long-press the letter
ļ is not on the long-press menu of the plain English keyboard. Add the Latvian keyboard, then touch and hold l or use the key it adds.
Method 2: Add the Latvian keyboard
- Open Settings → System → Languages & input → On-screen keyboard → Gboard → Languages.
- Tap Add keyboard and pick Latvian.
- 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 ļ as the word and add a shortcut such as lce. Typing the shortcut then suggests ļ.
How to type the capital Ļ
The uppercase form works the same way with Shift added where a letter is typed.
Long-press the letter
Ļ is not on the long-press menu of the plain English keyboard. Add the Latvian keyboard, then touch and hold l or use the key it adds.
Add the Latvian keyboard
- Open Settings → System → Languages & input → On-screen keyboard → Gboard → Languages.
- Tap Add keyboard and pick Latvian.
- Switch keyboards with the globe key or by holding the space bar.
About the letter ļ
ļ is Unicode U+013C, named LATIN SMALL LETTER L WITH CEDILLA. It is used in Latvian. A small hook under a letter. ç gives a soft s sound in French, Portuguese, Catalan, Turkish and Albanian; Turkish also uses ş, and Latvian uses ģ, ķ, ļ, ņ. See the ļ 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 ļ on Android?
Add Latvian keyboard.
Can I just copy and paste ļ?
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 ļ?
U+013C. In HTML it is ļ.
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