How to Type ł (L with stroke) on Chromebook
Need ł on Chromebook 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 Ctrl+Shift+U, 0142, Space, and there are a few backups below for when that one is not available.
ł on Chromebook: Ctrl+Shift+U, 0142, Space
Ł on Chromebook: Ctrl+Shift+U, 0141, Space
Or copy it:
Method 1: Unicode shortcut
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U. An underlined u appears.
- Type 0142.
- Press Space or Enter and ł appears.
The same shortcut works on most Linux desktops.
Method 2: Polish keyboard
Add the Polish input method in the same settings screen and switch to it when writing in Polish. The keyboard shortcut viewer (Ctrl+Search+S) shows where each letter sits.
How to type the capital Ł
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 0141.
- Press Space or Enter and Ł appears.
The same shortcut works on most Linux desktops.
Polish keyboard
Add the Polish input method in the same settings screen and switch to it when writing in Polish. The keyboard shortcut viewer (Ctrl+Search+S) shows where each letter sits.
About the letter ł
ł is Unicode U+0142, named LATIN SMALL LETTER L WITH STROKE. It is used in Polish. A line through the letter itself. Examples are ø (Danish, Norwegian), ł (Polish), đ (Vietnamese, Croatian) and ħ (Maltese). See the ł 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 ł on Chromebook?
Ctrl+Shift+U, 0142, Space.
Can I just copy and paste ł?
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 ł?
U+0142. In HTML it is ł.
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