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

Published April 21, 2026, 2 min read

ŀ is l with middle dot. On iPhone, the quickest way to get it is Text replacement. This guide covers every method that works, including the capital Ŀ and fixes for common problems.

ŀ on iPhone: Text replacement

Ŀ on iPhone: Text replacement

Or copy it:

Method 1: Long-press the letter

ŀ is not on the long-press menu of the plain English keyboard. Copy it from this page or set up a text shortcut below.

Method 2: Text Replacement

Go to Settings → General → Keyboard → Text Replacement, tap +, paste ŀ as the phrase and type a shortcut such as ldo. The shortcut syncs to your Mac through iCloud.

How to type the capital Ŀ

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

Long-press the letter

Ŀ is not on the long-press menu of the plain English keyboard. Copy it from this page or set up a text shortcut below.

Text Replacement

Go to Settings → General → Keyboard → Text Replacement, tap +, paste Ŀ as the phrase and type a shortcut such as ldo. The shortcut syncs to your Mac through iCloud.

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

If no menu appears when you touch and hold, make sure you are not using a third-party keyboard that disables it.
Text Replacement shortcuts need a space or punctuation after them to expand.
Some apps with custom keyboards, such as games, do not support accents.

Frequently asked questions

What is the shortcut for ŀ on iPhone?

Text replacement.

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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