How to type Ł
Shortcuts verified against Microsoft, Apple and X.Org documentation.
Windows
- Alt code
- No Alt code exists for Ł (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 0141 then press Alt+X. The code turns into Ł.
- Character Map
- Open Character Map (search “charmap” in the Start menu), find Ł, click Select then Copy.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital L with stroke (Polish Ł)” or draw Ł. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Mac
- Option key
- There is no Option shortcut for Ł on the US keyboard layout.
- Press and hold
- Hold the Shift+L key, then press the number under Ł or click it.
- ABC Extended input source
- Switch to ABC Extended (System Settings > Keyboard > Input Sources) and press Option+l, then Shift+L.
- Unicode Hex Input
- Switch to Unicode Hex Input, hold Option and type 0141.
- Character Viewer
- Press Control+Command+Space, search “capital L with stroke (Polish Ł)” and double-click Ł.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital L with stroke (Polish Ł)” or draw Ł. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
iPhone and iPad
- iPhone keyboard
- Touch and hold the Shift+L key, slide to Ł, release.
- Tip: Gboard’s English popup has no l key. add the Polish keyboard..
- Or just copy it
- Tap Ł at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital L with stroke (Polish Ł)” or draw Ł. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Android
- Android keyboard (Gboard)
- Touch and hold the Shift+L key, slide to Ł, release.
- Tip: Gboard’s English popup has no l key. add the Polish keyboard..
- Or just copy it
- Tap Ł at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital L with stroke (Polish Ł)” or draw Ł. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Linux
- Compose key
- Press Compose / L (enable the Compose key in your keyboard settings first).
- Unicode entry (GTK apps and Chromebook)
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 141, then press Space or Enter.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital L with stroke (Polish Ł)” or draw Ł. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Chromebook
- Chromebook
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 141, press Enter. Or add the US International keyboard in Settings.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital L with stroke (Polish Ł)” or draw Ł. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
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Words with Ł
Polish
Questions about Ł
What is Ł?
Ł is the latin capital letter l with stroke (Unicode U+0141). It is the letter l with stroke. It is used in Polish.
How do I type Ł on Windows?
Ł has no Alt code because it is not in Windows code page 1252. In Word type 0141 then press Alt+X, or copy the character from this page.
How do I type Ł on a Mac?
Hold the l key on your Mac keyboard and pick Ł from the pop-up accent menu, or use the Character Viewer (Control+Command+Space).
How do I type Ł on my phone?
On iPhone and Android, press and hold the Shift+L key and slide to Ł.
What is the HTML code for Ł?
Use Ł or the numeric entity Ł (hex Ł). In CSS write \141, in JavaScript \u0141.