How to Type ñ (N with tilde) on Android

Q: What is the Unicode code for ñ?

U+00F1. In HTML it is &ntilde;.

Published July 28, 2026, 2 min read

Need ñ on Android 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 Hold n, and there are a few backups below for when that one is not available.

ñ on Android: Hold n

Ñ 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 ñ and lift it.

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

Method 2: Add the Spanish keyboard

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

How to type the capital Ñ

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 Ñ and lift it.

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

Add the Spanish keyboard

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

About the letter ñ

ñ is Unicode U+00F1, named LATIN SMALL LETTER N WITH TILDE. It is used in Spanish. A wavy line above a letter. Spanish uses it for ñ, Portuguese for nasal vowels (ã, õ), Estonian for õ, and Vietnamese for the broken rising tone. See the ñ 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 ñ on Android?

Hold n.

Can I just copy and paste ñ?

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 ñ?

U+00F1. In HTML it is ñ.

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