How to Type ť (T with caron) on Android

Published June 25, 2026, 2 min read

ť is t with caron, a letter used in Czech and Slovak. On Android, the quickest way to get it is Add Czech keyboard. This guide covers every method that works, including the capital Ť and fixes for common problems.

ť on Android: Add Czech keyboard

Ť on Android: Add Czech keyboard

Or copy it:

Method 1: Long-press the letter

ť is not on the long-press menu of the plain English keyboard. Add the Czech keyboard, then touch and hold t 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 ť as the word and add a shortcut such as tca. Typing the shortcut then suggests ť.

How to type the capital Ť

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

Long-press the letter

Ť is not on the long-press menu of the plain English keyboard. Add the Czech keyboard, then touch and hold t 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 ť

ť is Unicode U+0165, named LATIN SMALL LETTER T 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 ť 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 ť on Android?

Add Czech keyboard.

Can I just copy and paste ť?

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 ť?

U+0165. In HTML it is ť.

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