How to type Ŋ
Shortcuts verified against Microsoft, Apple and X.Org documentation.
Windows
- Alt code
- No Alt code exists for Ŋ (it is outside code page 1252). Use Alt+X in Word, the US-International layout, or copy it here.
- Alt+X in Word and Outlook
- Type 014A then press Alt+X. The code turns into Ŋ.
- Character Map
- Open Character Map (search “charmap” in the Start menu), find Ŋ, click Select then Copy.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital eng (Ŋ)” or draw Ŋ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Mac
- Option key
- There is no Option shortcut for Ŋ on the US keyboard layout.
- Press and hold
- Ŋ does not appear in the press-and-hold menu of the English keyboard.
- Unicode Hex Input
- Switch to Unicode Hex Input, hold Option and type 014A.
- Character Viewer
- Press Control+Command+Space, search “capital eng (Ŋ)” and double-click Ŋ.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital eng (Ŋ)” or draw Ŋ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
iPhone and iPad
- iPhone keyboard
- Ŋ is not in the English keyboard pop-up on iPhone.
- Or just copy it
- Tap Ŋ at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital eng (Ŋ)” or draw Ŋ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Android
- Android keyboard (Gboard)
- Ŋ is not in the English keyboard pop-up on Gboard.
- Or just copy it
- Tap Ŋ at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital eng (Ŋ)” or draw Ŋ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Linux
- Compose key
- Press Compose N G (enable the Compose key in your keyboard settings first).
- Unicode entry (GTK apps and Chromebook)
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 14a, then press Space or Enter.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital eng (Ŋ)” or draw Ŋ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Chromebook
- Chromebook
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 14a, press Enter. Or add the US International keyboard in Settings.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital eng (Ŋ)” or draw Ŋ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
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Questions about Ŋ
What is Ŋ?
Ŋ is the latin capital letter eng (Unicode U+014A). It is the letter n with no accent. It is used in .
How do I type Ŋ on Windows?
Ŋ has no Alt code because it is not in Windows code page 1252. In Word type 014A then press Alt+X, or copy the character from this page.
How do I type Ŋ on a Mac?
Hold the n key on your Mac keyboard and pick Ŋ from the pop-up accent menu, or use the Character Viewer (Control+Command+Space).
What is the HTML code for Ŋ?
Use Ŋ or the numeric entity Ŋ (hex Ŋ). In CSS write \14A, in JavaScript \u014A.