How to Type ù (U with grave) on Android
Need ù 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 u, and there are a few backups below for when that one is not available.
ù on Android: Hold u
Ù on Android: Hold u
Or copy it:
Method 1: Long-press the letter
- Open the keyboard in any app.
- Touch and hold the u key.
- Slide your finger to ù and lift it.
ù is on the long-press menu of the default English keyboard.
Method 2: Add the French keyboard
- Open Settings → System → Languages & input → On-screen keyboard → Gboard → Languages.
- Tap Add keyboard and pick French.
- 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 ù as the word and add a shortcut such as ugr. Typing the shortcut then suggests ù.
How to type the capital Ù
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 U key (with Shift on).
- Slide your finger to Ù and lift it.
Ù is on the long-press menu of the default English keyboard.
Add the French keyboard
- Open Settings → System → Languages & input → On-screen keyboard → Gboard → Languages.
- Tap Add keyboard and pick French.
- Switch keyboards with the globe key or by holding the space bar.
About the letter ù
ù is Unicode U+00F9, named LATIN SMALL LETTER U WITH GRAVE. It is used in French, Italian, Vietnamese, Mandarin Pinyin and Yoruba. A short line slanting down to the right. French uses it on à, è and ù, Italian on final stressed vowels (città), Catalan and Portuguese for vowel quality, and Vietnamese and Pinyin for a falling tone. See the ù 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 ù on Android?
Hold u.
Can I just copy and paste ù?
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 ù?
U+00F9. In HTML it is ù.
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