How to Type ñ (N with tilde) on iPhone
ñ is n with tilde, a letter used in Spanish. On iPhone, the quickest way to get it is Hold n. This guide covers every method that works, including the capital Ñ and fixes for common problems.
ñ on iPhone: Hold n
Ñ on iPhone: 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 and Gboard shows a similar set.
Method 2: Add the Spanish keyboard
- Open Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards.
- Tap Add New Keyboard and choose Spanish.
- Tap the globe key to switch while typing.
Method 3: Text Replacement
Go to Settings → General → Keyboard → Text Replacement, tap +, paste ñ as the phrase and type a shortcut such as nti. The shortcut syncs to your Mac through iCloud.
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 and Gboard shows a similar set.
Add the Spanish keyboard
- Open Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards.
- Tap Add New Keyboard and choose Spanish.
- Tap the globe key to switch while typing.
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
- If no menu appears when you touch and hold, make sure you are not using a third-party keyboard that disables it.
- Text Replacement shortcuts need a space or punctuation after them to expand.
- Some apps with custom keyboards, such as games, do not support accents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the shortcut for ñ on iPhone?
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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