How to Type ň (N with caron) on LaTeX

Published June 26, 2026, 2 min read

ň is n with caron, a letter used in Czech and Slovak. On LaTeX, the quickest way to get it is \v{n}. This guide covers every method that works, including the capital Ň and fixes for common problems.

ň on LaTeX: \v{n}

Ň on LaTeX: \v{N}

Or copy it:

Method 1: LaTeX command

Write \v{n} in text mode. Load \usepackage[T1]{fontenc} for correct hyphenation and copy-paste from the PDF.

Method 2: Type the character directly

Since 2018 pdfLaTeX reads UTF-8 by default, so you can paste ň into your source. On Overleaf, set the compiler in Menu → Compiler.

Method 3: In math mode

For a variable with this accent, use $\check{n}$ . Math accents are for symbols, so use the text command for words.

How to type the capital Ň

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

LaTeX command

Write \v{N} in text mode. Load \usepackage[T1]{fontenc} for correct hyphenation and copy-paste from the PDF.

Type the character directly

Since 2018 pdfLaTeX reads UTF-8 by default, so you can paste Ň into your source. On Overleaf, set the compiler in Menu → Compiler.

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

Accents on i and j need the dotless forms \i and \j in old LaTeX; modern LaTeX handles this automatically.
If the letter is missing in the PDF, the font lacks it. Switch to XeLaTeX or LuaLaTeX with a broader font.
Wrap commands in braces when the next character is a letter: \'{e}x, not \'ex.

Frequently asked questions

What is the shortcut for ň on LaTeX?

\v{n}.

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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