How to type LJ
Shortcuts verified against Microsoft, Apple and X.Org documentation.
Windows
- Alt code
- No Alt code exists for LJ (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 01C7 then press Alt+X. The code turns into LJ.
- Character Map
- Open Character Map (search “charmap” in the Start menu), find LJ, click Select then Copy.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital LJ digraph” or draw LJ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Mac
- Option key
- There is no Option shortcut for LJ on the US keyboard layout.
- Press and hold
- LJ 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 01C7.
- Character Viewer
- Press Control+Command+Space, search “capital LJ digraph” and double-click LJ.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital LJ digraph” or draw LJ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
iPhone and iPad
- iPhone keyboard
- LJ is not in the English keyboard pop-up on iPhone.
- Or just copy it
- Tap LJ at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital LJ digraph” or draw LJ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Android
- Android keyboard (Gboard)
- LJ is not in the English keyboard pop-up on Gboard.
- Or just copy it
- Tap LJ at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital LJ digraph” or draw LJ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Linux
- Compose key
- No Compose sequence is defined for LJ in the default en_US Compose table.
- Unicode entry (GTK apps and Chromebook)
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 1c7, then press Space or Enter.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital LJ digraph” or draw LJ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Chromebook
- Chromebook
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 1c7, press Enter. Or add the US International keyboard in Settings.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital LJ digraph” or draw LJ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
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Questions about LJ
What is LJ?
LJ is the latin capital letter lj (Unicode U+01C7). It is the letter l with no accent. It is used in .
How do I type LJ on Windows?
LJ has no Alt code because it is not in Windows code page 1252. In Word type 01C7 then press Alt+X, or copy the character from this page.
How do I type LJ on a Mac?
Hold the l key on your Mac keyboard and pick LJ from the pop-up accent menu, or use the Character Viewer (Control+Command+Space).
What is the HTML code for LJ?
There is no named HTML entity for LJ. Use the numeric entity LJ (hex LJ). In CSS write \1C7, in JavaScript \u01C7.