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 0142 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 “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 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 l.
- Unicode Hex Input
- Switch to Unicode Hex Input, hold Option and type 0142.
- Character Viewer
- Press Control+Command+Space, search “l with stroke (Polish ł)” and double-click ł.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “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 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 “l with stroke (Polish ł)” or draw ł. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Android
- Android keyboard (Gboard)
- Touch and hold the 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 “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 142, then press Space or Enter.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “l with stroke (Polish ł)” or draw ł. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Chromebook
- Chromebook
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 142, press Enter. Or add the US International keyboard in Settings.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “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 small letter l with stroke (Unicode U+0142). 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 0142 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 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 \142, in JavaScript \u0142.