How to Type ń (N with acute) on Android

Published June 28, 2026, 2 min read

ń is n with acute, a letter used in Polish and Yoruba. On Android, the quickest way to get it is Hold n. This guide covers every method that works, including the capital Ń and fixes for common problems.

ń on Android: Hold n

Ń on Android: Hold n

Or copy it:

Method 1: Long-press the letter

Open the keyboard in any app.
Touch and hold the n key.
Slide your finger to ń and lift it.

ń is on the long-press menu of the default English keyboard.

Method 2: Add the Polish keyboard

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

How to type the capital Ń

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

Long-press the letter

Open the keyboard in any app.
Touch and hold the N key (with Shift on).
Slide your finger to Ń and lift it.

Ń is on the long-press menu of the default English keyboard.

Add the Polish keyboard

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

About the letter ń

ń is Unicode U+0144, named LATIN SMALL LETTER N WITH ACUTE. It is used in Polish and Yoruba. A short line slanting up to the right. It marks stress in Spanish (canción), a closed vowel in French (été), vowel length in Czech, Hungarian and Irish, and a rising tone in Vietnamese and Pinyin. See the ń 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 ń on Android?

Hold n.

Can I just copy and paste ń?

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 ń?

U+0144. In HTML it is ń.

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