How to Type ż (Z with dot above) on iPhone
Need ż on iPhone 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 z, and there are a few backups below for when that one is not available.
ż on iPhone: Hold z
Ż on iPhone: Hold z
Or copy it:
Method 1: Long-press the letter
- Open the keyboard in any app.
- Touch and hold the z key.
- Slide your finger to ż and lift it.
ż is on the long-press menu of the default English keyboard and Gboard shows a similar set.
Method 2: Add the Polish keyboard
- Open Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards.
- Tap Add New Keyboard and choose Polish.
- Tap the globe key to switch while typing.
Method 3: Text Replacement
Go to Settings → General → Keyboard → Text Replacement, tap +, paste ż as the phrase and type a shortcut such as zab. The shortcut syncs to your Mac through iCloud.
How to type the capital Ż
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 Z key (with Shift on).
- Slide your finger to Ż and lift it.
Ż is on the long-press menu of the default English keyboard and Gboard shows a similar set.
Add the Polish keyboard
- Open Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards.
- Tap Add New Keyboard and choose Polish.
- Tap the globe key to switch while typing.
About the letter ż
ż is Unicode U+017C, named LATIN SMALL LETTER Z WITH DOT ABOVE. It is used in Polish and Maltese. A single dot above a letter, used in Polish (ż), Lithuanian (ė), Maltese (ċ, ġ, ż) and Turkish (İ, the dotted capital I). See the ż 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 ż on iPhone?
Hold z.
Can I just copy and paste ż?
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 ż?
U+017C. In HTML it is ż.
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