How to Type ŀ (L with middle dot) on Chromebook

Published April 20, 2026, 2 min read

Typing ŀ (l with middle dot) on Chromebook takes a few seconds once you know the trick. The short answer is Ctrl+Shift+U, 0140, Space. Read on for step-by-step instructions, the uppercase Ŀ and what to do when a method does not work.

ŀ on Chromebook: Ctrl+Shift+U, 0140, Space

Ŀ on Chromebook: Ctrl+Shift+U, 013f, Space

Or copy it:

Unicode shortcut

Press Ctrl+Shift+U. An underlined u appears.
Type 0140.
Press Space or Enter and ŀ appears.

The same shortcut works on most Linux desktops.

How to type the capital Ŀ

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

Unicode shortcut

Press Ctrl+Shift+U. An underlined u appears.
Type 013f.
Press Space or Enter and Ŀ appears.

The same shortcut works on most Linux desktops.

About the letter ŀ

ŀ is Unicode U+0140, named LATIN SMALL LETTER L WITH MIDDLE DOT. See the ŀ character page for every code and shortcut.

Troubleshooting

Ctrl+Shift+U does not work in some Android apps on ChromeOS. Use it in Chrome and web apps.
Make sure you type the code in lowercase or uppercase; both work, but do not include "U+".
If nothing happens, check that an input method other than the default English one is not active.

Frequently asked questions

What is the shortcut for ŀ on Chromebook?

Ctrl+Shift+U, 0140, Space.

Can I just copy and paste ŀ?

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 ŀ?

U+0140. In HTML it is ŀ.

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