How to Type ñ (N with tilde) on Microsoft Word

Q: What is the Unicode code for ñ?

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

Published July 28, 2026, 2 min read

Typing ñ (n with tilde) on Microsoft Word takes a few seconds once you know the trick. The short answer is Ctrl+Shift+~, then N. Read on for step-by-step instructions, the uppercase Ñ and what to do when a method does not work.

ñ on Microsoft Word: Ctrl+Shift+~, then N

Ñ on Microsoft Word: Ctrl+Shift+~, then Shift+N

Or copy it:

Method 1: Word keyboard shortcut

Press Ctrl+Shift+~, then N. Press the first combination, release, then type the letter. This works in Word for Windows and in Outlook.

Method 2: Alt+X Unicode trick

Type 00F1 where you want the letter.
Press Alt+X. Word turns the code into ñ.

Press Alt+X again to turn it back into the code. On a Mac, Word uses the macOS methods instead: Option+N, then N.

Method 3: Insert Symbol

Go to Insert → Symbol → More Symbols.
Set "from" to Unicode (hex) and type 00F1 in Character code.
Click Insert. You can also assign a shortcut key here.

Method 4: Alt code

With Num Lock on, hold Alt and type 0241 on the number pad.

How to type the capital Ñ

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

Word keyboard shortcut

Press Ctrl+Shift+~, then Shift+N. Press the first combination, release, then type the letter. This works in Word for Windows and in Outlook.

Alt+X Unicode trick

Type 00D1 where you want the letter.
Press Alt+X. Word turns the code into Ñ.

Press Alt+X again to turn it back into the code. On a Mac, Word uses the macOS methods instead: Option+N, then Shift+N.

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

Ctrl accent shortcuts are in Word for Windows. Word for Mac uses the macOS Option shortcuts.
If Alt+X converts the wrong text, select just the code first, then press Alt+X.
Change the font if the letter shows as an empty box; Calibri, Arial and Times New Roman cover common accents.

Frequently asked questions

What is the shortcut for ñ on Microsoft Word?

Ctrl+Shift+~, then 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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