How to Type ň (N with caron) on Android
Typing ň (n with caron) on Android takes a few seconds once you know the trick. The short answer is Add Czech keyboard. Read on for step-by-step instructions, the uppercase Ň and what to do when a method does not work.
ň on Android: Add Czech keyboard
Ň on Android: Add Czech keyboard
Or copy it:
Method 1: Long-press the letter
ň is not on the long-press menu of the plain English keyboard. Add the Czech keyboard, then touch and hold n or use the key it adds.
Method 2: Add the Czech keyboard
- Open Settings → System → Languages & input → On-screen keyboard → Gboard → Languages.
- Tap Add keyboard and pick Czech.
- 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 ň as the word and add a shortcut such as nca. Typing the shortcut then suggests ň.
How to type the capital Ň
The uppercase form works the same way with Shift added where a letter is typed.
Long-press the letter
Ň is not on the long-press menu of the plain English keyboard. Add the Czech keyboard, then touch and hold n or use the key it adds.
Add the Czech keyboard
- Open Settings → System → Languages & input → On-screen keyboard → Gboard → Languages.
- Tap Add keyboard and pick Czech.
- Switch keyboards with the globe key or by holding the space bar.
About the letter ň
ň is Unicode U+0148, named LATIN SMALL LETTER N WITH CARON. It is used in Czech and Slovak. A small v above a letter, called háček in Czech and kvačica in Croatian. It softens consonants (č, š, ž, ř) and marks the third tone in Pinyin (ǎ, ǐ). See the ň 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 ň on Android?
Add Czech keyboard.
Can I just copy and paste ň?
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 ň?
U+0148. In HTML it is ň.
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